Programming Logic and Design
About this book
Learn the fundamental principles of developing structured program logic and be prepared for success with Joyce Farrell's PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN, 10th EDITION. This edition takes a comprehensive and language-independent approach to programming logic with an emphasis on modern conventions. It avoids technical jargon while introducing universal programming concepts and ensuring strong programming style and logical thinking. Chapters contain figures that illustrate the logic described in the text, and there are diverse and project-rich opportunities for you to creatively apply logic to program designs. Flowcharts and pseudocode are employed to appeal to varied learning styles and preferences. Chapters contain learning objectives, notes and short quizzes, summaries, key terms and multiple-choice review. Plus, there are multiple exercises in developing programming logic, maintaining existing programs, debugging programs that contain errors, and developing simple games.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- About the Author
- Preface for the Instructor
- Chapter 1: An Overview of Computers and Programming
- Chapter 2: Elements of High-Quality Programs
- Chapter 3: Understanding Structure
- Chapter 4: Making Decisions
- Chapter 5: Looping
- Chapter 6: Arrays
- Chapter 7: File Handling and Applications
- Chapter 8: Advanced Data Handling Concepts
- Chapter 9: Advanced Modularization Techniques
- Chapter 10: Object-Oriented Programming
- Chapter 11: More Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
- Chapter 12: Event-Driven GUI Programming, Multithreading, and Animation
- Appendix A: Understanding Numbering Systems and Computer Codes
- Appendix B: Solving Difficult Structuring Problems
- Glossary
- Index
