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Problem Solving and Programming Concepts, 7th Edition
- By Maureen Sprankle
- Published Feb 3, 2005 by Pearson.
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Features
• Generic, non-language-specific approach — Presents the tools and concepts required when using any programming language to develop computer applications.
— Shows how problem solving is the same in all languages.
— Enables students to concentrate on problem solving (rather than syntax) regardless of the language they use, and to use the text as a reference in future courses.
• Broad coverage — Ranges from the basics of mathematical functions and operators to the design and use of such techniques as code, arrays, pointers, other data structures, database concepts, and object- oriented programming concepts.
• Problem-solving tools — Discusses the problem analysis chart, interactivity (structure) chart, IPO chart, the coupling diagram, algorithms, flowcharts, and tools to help with the development of object oriented programming solutions.
— Explains and demonstrates these tools extensively using typical problems found in computer language textbooks.
• Structured programming techniques — Covers sequential, decision, loop, and case logic structures.
— Introduces students to the correct use of modules, parameters, and variable names that allow easier development, as well as easier maintenance, of a program.
• Full chapter on variables, constants, data types, functions, operators, equations, and expressions — Gives students a solid foundation in the concepts that are important to know before starting to develop a program, and which make setting up the basic instructions much easier.
• Various types of data structures — Provides full chapter coverage on arrays, stacks, linked lists, binary trees, and database.
— Prepares students to develop programs to handle almost any problem in today's market.
• Problem solving for applications — Presents techniques for page layout, spreadsheets, database management systems, and document processing.
— Makes material more tangible and real-world for students, giving them hands-on practice with the types of applications they'll encounter on the job.
• “What's Wrong with This?” sections in problem sections — Challenge students to think critically and analytically to debug programs.
• “Putting It All Together sections” — Walk students through a complete solution for a given problem, using the concepts previously presented.
— In some cases, an earlier solution is updated to incorporate more sophisticated techniques.
— Ensures that students learn not only individual problem-solving techniques, but how to put them together into viable strategies for tackling specific kinds of problems/applications.
• Chapter Problems — Give students hands-on experience in solving problems that are typically found in computer language textbooks.
• Abundant pedagogical aids integrated throughout — Includes chapter objectives, chapter summaries, key words, chapter exercises and problems, glossaries, and tables of flowcharting symbols and functions.
Description
- Copyright 2006
- Edition: 7th
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-13-119459-3
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-119459-5
Revised to reflect changes in the programming industry – as well as user feedback – this successful book emphasizes that problem solving is the same in all computer languages, regardless of syntax. KEY TOPICS: Uses a generic, non-language-specific approach to present the tools and concepts required when using any programming language to develop computer applications. Is designed for readers with little or no computer experience, but is also useful to programmers at any level. Provides step-by-step progression and consistent in-depth coverage of topics, with detailed explanations and many illustrations. Covers topics ranging from the basics of mathematical functions and operators to the design and use of such techniques as code, arrays, pointers, other data structures, database concepts, and object- oriented programming concepts. MARKET: A useful reference for programmers.
Sample Content
Table of Contents
(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with Summary, New Terms, Questions, and Problems.)
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO PROBLEM SOLVING AND PROGRAMMING
Chapter 1: General Problem-Solving Concepts
Chapter 2: Beginning Problem-Solving Concepts for the Computer
Chapter 3: Programming Concepts
UNIT TWO: LOGIC STRUCTURES
Chapter 4: An Introduction to Programming Structure
Chapter 5: Problem Solving with the Sequential Logic Structure
Chapter 6: Problem Solving with Decisions
Chapter 7: Problem Solving with Loops
Chapter 8: Problem Solving with the Case Logic Structure,
UNIT THREE: DATA STRUCTURES
Chapter 9: Processing Arrays
Chapter 10: Sorting, Stacks, and Queues
Chapter 11: File Concepts
Chapter 12: Linked Lists
Chapter 13: Binary Trees
UNIT FOUR: DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Chapter 14: Database Management Systems
Chapter 15: Relational Database Management Systems
UNIT FIVE: OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
Chapter 16: Concepts of Object-Oriented Programming
Chapter 17: Object-Oriented Program Design
UNIT SIX: FILE PROCESSING
Chapter 18: Sequential-Access File Applications
Chapter 19: Sequential-Access File Updating
UNIT SEVEN: APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Chapter 20: Word Processing and Spreadsheets
Chapter 21: Other Application Software
APPENDIX A: Otto the Robot
APPENDIX B: Overview of UML (Unified Modeling Language)
APPENDIX C: ASCII and EBCDIC Codes for Data Representation
APPENDIX D: Forms to Use in Problem Solving
APPENDIX E: Other Problem-Solving Tools
GLOSSARY
INDEX
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