Appropriate for Introductory Computer Science (CS1) courses using C++ and Introductory C++ programming courses found in Computer Science, Engineering, CIS, MIS, and Business Departments.This accessible text emphasizes problem-solving techniques using the C++ language, with coverage that develops strong problem-solving skills using problem abstraction and stepwise refinement through the "Programmer's Algorithm." Staugaard first emphasizes the structured (procedural) paradigm, then gradually advances to the object-oriented paradigm-using object-oriented programming "seed topics." This approach prepares students for in-depth coverage of classes and objects presented later in the text, while building essential structured programming concepts.
The third edition of this successful introductory programming text by Andrew C. Staugard, Jr., emphasizes problemsolving techniques using the C++ language. Emphasizing problem solving throughout the book and a gentle introduction to object-oriented programming, this accessible text provides readers with a thorough foundation in programming using the C++ language.
KEY FEATURES: - Excellent pedagogy including programming, style, and debugging tips, caution boxes, notes, and case studies within each chapter, "quick-check" exercises at the end of each chapter section, as well as questions and problems at. the end of each chapter.
- NEW. Addition of special learning modules including GUI programming, graphics programming, and software engineering using the UML.
- NEW. A free CD containing Microsoft's Visual Studio C++ 6.0, Introductory Edition, along with a special tutorial on how to use the software.
- NEW. Treatment of the ANSI/ISO Standard Template Library (STL)―string, vector, stack, queue, and list classes.
- NEW. Companion Web site with on-line review tests that are graded on-line for immediate feedback as well as downloadable files for all text example and case study code.
- Comprehensive development of stack, queue, and linked list ADTs.