Fundamentals of Programming

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
About The Author
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Chapter 1:  Introduction To Programming
	Unit Introduction
	1.1. Processing Of Information
	1.2. Managing The Computer
	1.3. The Essence Of Programming
	1.4. History Of Programming
	1.5. Types Of Programming Languages
	1.6. Stages In Software Development
	1.7. Software Development Is More Than Just Coding
	1.8. Summary
	Review Questions
	Multiple Choice Questions
	References
Chapter 2:  Evaluation Of Major Programming Languages
	Unit Introduction
	2.1. Zuse’s PlankalkÜl
	2.2. Pseudocodes
	2.3. IBM 704 And Fortran
	2.4. Functional Programming: LISP
	2.5. Computerizing Business Records
	2.6. The Early Stages Of Timesharing
	2.7. Two Initial Dynamic Languages: SNOBOL And APL
	2.8. Object-oriented Programming (OOP): Smalltalk
	2.9. Merging Imperative And Object-oriented Characteristics
	2.10. An Imperative-centered Object-oriented Language: Java
	2.11. Markup-programming Hybrid Languages
	2.12. Scripting Languages
	2.13. Summary
	Review Questions
	Multiple Choice Questions
	References
Chapter 3:  Data Types
	Unit Introduction
	3.1. Primitive Data Types
	3.2. Character String Types
	3.3. Summary
	Review Questions
	Multiple Choice Questions
	References
Chapter 4:  Algorithms And Data Structures In Programming
	Unit Introduction
	4.1. Issues Solved By Algorithms
	4.2. Data Structures
	4.3. Algorithms Like A Technology
	4.4. Algorithms And Other Technologies
	4.5. Analyzing Data Structures And Algorithms
	4.6. Summary
	Review Questions
	Multiple Choice Questions
	References
Chapter 5:  Functions
	Unit Introduction
	5.1. Categories Of Functions
	5.2. Program Layout
	5.3. Hierarchy Or Structure Chart
	5.4. Parameters And Arguments
	5.5. Call By Value Vs. Call By Reference
	5.6. Return Statement
	5.7. Void Data Type
	5.8. Scope
	5.9. Programming Style
	5.10. Standard Libraries
	5.11. Summary
	Review Questions
	Multiple Choice Questions
	References
Chapter 6:  Arrays
	Unit Introduction
	6.1. Array
	6.2. Index Notation
	6.3. Displaying Array Members
	6.4. Arrays And Functions
	6.5. Math Statistics With Arrays
	6.6. Searching Arrays
	6.7. Sorting Arrays
	6.8. Parallel Arrays
	6.9. Multidimensional Arrays
	6.10. Dynamic Arrays
	6.11. Summary
	Review Questions
	Multiple Choice Questions
	References
Chapter 7:  Control Structures
	Unit Introduction
	7.1. Selection Control Structures
	7.2. If Then Else
	7.3. Nested If Then Else
	7.4. Relational Operators
	7.5. Assignment Vs. Equality
	7.6. Iteration Control Structures
	7.7. Branching Statements
	7.8. Summary
	Review Questions
	Multiple Choice Questions
	References
Chapter 8:  Fundamentals Of Object-oriented Programming
	Unit Introduction
	8.1. An Object-oriented World
	8.2. Importance Of OOp
	8.3. The Characteristics Of An OOP
	8.4. Encapsulation
	8.5. Inheritance
	8.6. Polymorphism
	8.7. Exception Handling
	8.8. Final Remarks Of OOP
	8.9. Summary
	Review Questions
	Multiple Choice Questions
	References
Index
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