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For introductory courses in Computer Programming. The Fundamentals of Programming When it comes to programming, understanding the founding concepts can greatly improve student engagement and future success. In its Fourth Edition, Starting Out with Programming Logic and Design is a language-independent introductory programming book, ideal for a precursor programming course or the first unit of an introductory programming course. The text covers fundamental topics such as data types, variables, input, output, control structures, modules, functions, arrays, files, object-oriented concepts, GUI development, and event-driven programming. Designed for beginners, the text is clear and approachable, making the complex concepts accessible to every student. In this edition, Gaddis uses updated, contemporary examples to familiarize students with models and logical thought processes used in programming without further complicating them with language syntax. By using easy-to-understand pseudocode, flowcharts, and other tools, Gaddis illustrates how to design the logic of programs. Then, confident in their high-level understanding of computer programming, students are able to handle programming languages and syntax with greater ease and aptitude. Review: Great book for learning pseudocode and what comes with it - Great book for learning pseudocode and what comes with it. My teacher pulled material directly from the text. Easy to follow, easy to read, and gave me an interest in furthering my education in programming. Review: ... then apply it to the python program is a great book for those who are new to programming - Read the book do examples code then apply it to the python program is a great book for those who are new to programming. Raptor is a program that helps you understand logic so the user can better code
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 189 Reviews |
H**R
Great book for learning pseudocode and what comes with it
Great book for learning pseudocode and what comes with it. My teacher pulled material directly from the text. Easy to follow, easy to read, and gave me an interest in furthering my education in programming.
A**R
... then apply it to the python program is a great book for those who are new to programming
Read the book do examples code then apply it to the python program is a great book for those who are new to programming. Raptor is a program that helps you understand logic so the user can better code
S**S
Good condition book
Fast shipping. Exactly as described. Just right the book
J**A
It was the textbook selected by the professor.
It was the textbook selected by the professor. It is my first programming class and this book is very helpful
T**.
It helped. A glossary would have been extremely helpful ...
It helped. A glossary would have been extremely helpful. Unfortunately this book doesn't have one. I also noticed after buying the book that the videos that come with the book are only valid for one year. The videos w the book should be unlimited.
E**T
Same as 3rd Edition
This was required material for my Programming Logic class. This book is 98% identical to the 3rd edition. The review questions, debugging exercises and programming exercises are all the same! There were a few words or sentences added to the chapter content, but it is essentially unchanged. The content of the textbook itself is pretty solid and helpful for gaining an understanding of how to design an algorithm. I plan to keep a copy for personal reference. The pseudocode structure takes a bit of time to get used to, and will likely be the cornerstone of your curriculum. My class had the opportunity to translate our pseudocode into Python, which proved to be quite challenging.
L**N
Looks brand new
The book arrived fast and it looks brand new. Thank you!
A**R
Five Stars
Great condition no access code of any kind if you're looking for that
A**X
Good priduct
Very good book
A**R
Five Stars
great
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