Programming Logic And Design Comprehensive Eighth Edition Videos

Programming Logic and Design, Comprehensive, 8th Edition

Programming Logic and Design, Comprehensive

Published: © 2015

Print ISBN: 9781285776712

Pages: 704

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This fully revised eighth edition of Joyce Farrell's PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN: COMPREHENSIVE prepares student programmers for success by teaching them the fundamental principles of developing structured program logic. Widely used in foundational Programming courses, this popular text takes a unique, language-independent approach to programming, with a distinctive emphasis on modern conventions. Noted for its clear, concise writing style, the… More

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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.
Chapter 13: System Modeling with the UML.
Chapter 14: Using Relational Databases.
Appendix A: Understanding Numbering Systems and Computer Codes.
Appendix B: Solving Difficult Structuring Problems.
Appendix C: Creating Print Charts.
Appendix D: Two Variations on the Basic Structures—case and do-while.

Quick Reference Boxes provide concise overviews of key concepts.
Maintenance Exercises give students the opportunity to examine and improve working code.
Flowchart Debugging Exercises now supplement the popular text-based Debugging Exercises.
Mobile Apps are discussed, with an emphasis on how learning structured logic is fundamental to their development.
Notes have been added to all the Debugging and Maintenance solution files so that instructors can quickly pinpoint each change a student should make in these exercises.

UNIQUE LANGUAGE-INDEPENDENT APPROACH PROVIDES A SOLID FOUNDATION IN PROGRAMMING LOGIC. The author emphasizes modern concepts and programming conventions to build a solid foundation in structured programming logic. Your students develop an understanding of the tools for success, no matter which programming languages they eventually use.
BUSINESS-BASED EXAMPLES CLEARLY ILLUSTRATE KEY POINTS. Everyday business examples that require no special mathematical knowledge beyond high school algebra clearly demonstrate key points without overwhelming students with extraneous detail.
WEALTH OF PROVEN PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES KEEPS STUDENTS ENGAGED AND ACTIVELY LEARNING. Students practice and review what they have learned with chapter-by-chapter Review Questions and intriguing Discussion Questions that are ideal for class debates or writing assignments. Programming Exercises include engaging gaming challenges, while Maintenance and Debugging Exercises improve student ability to critically examine code statements. Popular "Two Truths and a Lie" quizzes provide immediate feedback on how well students understand what they've just read.
FLEXIBLE TEXT APPROACH MAKES IT IDEAL FOR USING THE BOOK ALONE OR PAIRED WITH A LANGUAGE-SPECIFIC COMPANION TEXT. You have the flexibility of using this complete text in your stand-alone logic course or pairing this book with a companion language primer written specifically for this textbook that emphasizes C++, Java™, or Visual Basic®.
COURSEMATE ONLINE RESOURCES PROVIDE INTERACTIVE LEARNING, STUDY, AND EXAM PREPARATION TOOLS. CourseMate brings programming concepts to life with a wealth of learning resources and study aids, including an eBook with note-taking capabilities, interactive quizzing, flashcards, and study games. At least three Video Lessons for each chapter, created by author Joyce Farrell, expand on key concepts. Engagement Tracker, a first-of-its-kind tool, helps monitor student engagement in your course.
OPTIONAL VISUAL LOGIC SOFTWARE OFFERS POWERFUL, HANDS-ON RESOURCE FOR PERFECTING LOGIC AND PROGRAM DESIGN SKILLS. To maximize your students' hands-on practice, Visual Logic software is available with this text. Visual Logic provides a simple, yet powerful, tool for reinforcing logic and program design with flowcharts.

Joyce Farrell

Joyce Farrell has authored several popular programming textbooks, including books on Programming Logic and Design, Java, C#, and C++. Her books are recognized for their clear, direct writing style and effective presentation. A well-respected instructor, Ms. Farrell has taught Computer Information Systems at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois; the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; and McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Digital Solutions

New to this edition

Quick Reference Boxes provide concise overviews of key concepts.
Maintenance Exercises give students the opportunity to examine and improve working code.
Flowchart Debugging Exercises now supplement the popular text-based Debugging Exercises.
Mobile Apps are discussed, with an emphasis on how learning structured logic is fundamental to their development.
Notes have been added to all the Debugging and Maintenance solution files so that instructors can quickly pinpoint each change a student should make in these exercises.

Features

UNIQUE LANGUAGE-INDEPENDENT APPROACH PROVIDES A SOLID FOUNDATION IN PROGRAMMING LOGIC. The author emphasizes modern concepts and programming conventions to build a solid foundation in structured programming logic. Your students develop an understanding of the tools for success, no matter which programming languages they eventually use.
BUSINESS-BASED EXAMPLES CLEARLY ILLUSTRATE KEY POINTS. Everyday business examples that require no special mathematical knowledge beyond high school algebra clearly demonstrate key points without overwhelming students with extraneous detail.
WEALTH OF PROVEN PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES KEEPS STUDENTS ENGAGED AND ACTIVELY LEARNING. Students practice and review what they have learned with chapter-by-chapter Review Questions and intriguing Discussion Questions that are ideal for class debates or writing assignments. Programming Exercises include engaging gaming challenges, while Maintenance and Debugging Exercises improve student ability to critically examine code statements. Popular "Two Truths and a Lie" quizzes provide immediate feedback on how well students understand what they've just read.
FLEXIBLE TEXT APPROACH MAKES IT IDEAL FOR USING THE BOOK ALONE OR PAIRED WITH A LANGUAGE-SPECIFIC COMPANION TEXT. You have the flexibility of using this complete text in your stand-alone logic course or pairing this book with a companion language primer written specifically for this textbook that emphasizes C++, Java™, or Visual Basic®.
COURSEMATE ONLINE RESOURCES PROVIDE INTERACTIVE LEARNING, STUDY, AND EXAM PREPARATION TOOLS. CourseMate brings programming concepts to life with a wealth of learning resources and study aids, including an eBook with note-taking capabilities, interactive quizzing, flashcards, and study games. At least three Video Lessons for each chapter, created by author Joyce Farrell, expand on key concepts. Engagement Tracker, a first-of-its-kind tool, helps monitor student engagement in your course.
OPTIONAL VISUAL LOGIC SOFTWARE OFFERS POWERFUL, HANDS-ON RESOURCE FOR PERFECTING LOGIC AND PROGRAM DESIGN SKILLS. To maximize your students' hands-on practice, Visual Logic software is available with this text. Visual Logic provides a simple, yet powerful, tool for reinforcing logic and program design with flowcharts.

About the author(s)

Joyce Farrell

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