Programming Languages: An Active Learning Approach introduces students to three programming paradigms: object-oriented/imperative languages using C++ and Ruby, functional languages using Standard ML, and logic programming using Prolog. This interactive textbook is intended to be used in and outside of class. Each chapter follows a pattern of presenting a topic followed by a practice exercise or exercises that encourage students to try what they have just read. This textbook is best-suited for students with a 2-3 course introduction to imperative programming. Key Features: (1) Accessible structure guides the student through various programming languages. (2) Seamlessly integrated practice exercises. (3) Classroom-tested. (4) Online support materials. Advance praise: ‘The Programming Languages book market is overflowing with books, but none like this. In many ways, it is precisely the book I have been searching for to use in my own programming languages course.’ Interactive text with projects for students to do outside of the classroom Book incorporates compiler and logical programming approaches Promotes active learning techniques Classroom-tested material INDICE: Introduction.- Specifying Syntax.- Object-Oriented Programming with C++.- Object-Oriented Programming with Ruby.- Functional Programming in Standard ML.- Language Implementation in Standard ML.- Logic Programming.- Formal Semantics.- Appendix A: The C++ Scanner Class Implementation.- Appendix B: TheRuby Scanner Class Implementation.- Appendix C: Standard ML Basis Library.- Appendix D: SML Calculator Compiler.- Appendix E: The Factorial Program's Code.- Appendix F: Small Action Semantic Description.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-79421-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 295
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés