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Principles of Programming Languages
Gilles Dowek
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Description for Principles of Programming Languages
Paperback. This introduction to the principles and concepts of programming language uses Java as a main language then systematically compares it to other languages, thereby providing the tools that allow students to adapt to new programming languages. Series: Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science. Num Pages: 159 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UMB; UMX; UMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 179 x 11. Weight in Grams: 340.
By introducing the principles of programming languages, using the Java language as a support, Gilles Dowek provides the necessary fundamentals of this language as a first objective.
It is important to realise that knowledge of a single programming language is not really enough. To be a good programmer, you should be familiar with several languages and be able to learn new ones. In order to do this, you’ll need to understand universal concepts, such as functions or cells, which exist in one form or another in all programming languages. The most effective way to understand these universal concepts is to ... Read more
By introducing the principles of programming languages, using the Java language as a support, Gilles Dowek provides the necessary fundamentals of this language as a first objective.
It is important to realise that knowledge of a single programming language is not really enough. To be a good programmer, you should be familiar with several languages and be able to learn new ones. In order to do this, you’ll need to understand universal concepts, such as functions or cells, which exist in one form or another in all programming languages. The most effective way to understand these universal concepts is to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer London Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science
Condition
New
Number of Pages
159
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848820319
SKU
V9781848820319
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99-15
Reviews for Principles of Programming Languages
From the reviews: "The primary programming language topics covered are basic imperative constructs, functions, semantics, recursion, data types, exceptions, and objects. It is clear and easy to read, with nice exercises … . it is written at a good level for undergraduate students." (M. D. Derk, ACM Computing Reviews, June, 2009) “As stated in ... Read more