Programming Logic and Design, Introductory

by Joyce Farrell

Prepare beginning programmers with the most important principles for developing structured program logic with Farrell's highly effective PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN, INTRODUCTORY, 7E. This popular text takes a unique, language-independent approach to programming with a distinctive emphasis on modern conventions. The book's clear, concise writing style eliminates highly technical jargon while introducing universal programming concepts and encouraging a strong programming style and logical thinking. This edition's clearer, revised explanations utilize flowcharts, pseudocode, and diagrams to ensure even readers with no prior programming experience fully understand programming and design concepts. Farrell's proven learning features help students gain a better understanding of the scope of programming today while common business examples help illustrate key points. New optional CourseMate online learning and study tools offer a complete eBook and Video Lessons by the author to expand on key concepts. Use this proven book alone or with a language-specific companion text that emphasizes C++, Java or Visual Basic for the introduction your students need for solid logic and programming success.Important Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Genres: Programming

325 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 12, 2001

About the author

Joyce Farrell was formerly a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. Prior to joining Harper College, Farrell taught Computer Information Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She is the author of many Programming books for Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning[1]. Her books are widely used as textbooks in higher education institutions.

"When I write my books I use the same language, examples, analogies, and entertaining exercises that made my class sessions fun and made the lessons stick. I was always thrilled when former students would return for a visit and tell me how they were able to solve problems at their new jobs when others were stumped because of the thorough programming backgrounds they got in my courses." -Joyce Farrell