Product Description

Beginning programmers struggle constantly to balance logic and syntax. Written in a non-language specific format, Prelude to Programming, 4/e,  addresses this problem, giving beginners a language-independent framework for learning core programming concepts and effective design techniques. Gives readers the foundation they need to understand the logic behind program design and to establish effective programming skills.  Focuses on many different languages, but includes “real” problems that mirror the pseudocode problems throughout, in four programming languages (Java, C++, VisualBasic, and Python). Is packaged with the RAPTOR flow-charting software – complimentary software that enables users to write programs without worrying about syntax – providing a hands-on component without the need to learn a whole programming language. Includes new “What and Why” sections that discuss what would happen if the program were run, or something were changed. Provides new “Making It Work” boxed features throughout, discussing how to implement concepts in an actual high-level language. Updates “Focus on Problem Solving” sections. A useful basic reference for programmers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48893 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 552 pages

About the Author
Stewart Venit, California State University, Los Angeles.

Customer Reviews

Great start for any programming language
This text succeeds in providing the reader with a thorough introduction to programming logic without bogging the reader down with a lot of programming syntax. This text teaches you without the need to express itself in only one language. It basically teaches you the logic of programming. From there you can decide which language you want to learn. I can see how you could easily transition into C++ or even Java. This book is a must have for someone who is just getting started in programming and has no previous conceptions about languages.

Simply an Excellent Book
This an interesting and great book for beginners on programming. Unlike other computer books, this book is more similar to a textbook with exercises and answers at the back of the book for practising and reviewing. An invaluable asset. So if you can follow the instructions of the writer and go through from page to page, you should have get a very good glimpse of programming.

Programming
This book is not very good if you expect answers with questions inside the material. I found it difficult to understand/learn the subject without knowing where you have failed at in the equations.