An Introduction to Programming Using Alice

Charles W. Herbert

272 pages, parution le 31/12/2005

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Résumé

An Introduction to Programming Using Alice provides the novice programmer with a highly motivating view of object-oriented programming. Alice is an easy-to-use system for programming objects in a three-dimensional virtual world, much like a video game. The ability to see what happens to objects in a virtual world makes it easier to learn computer programming with Alice than with other systems of programming. It uses a drag-and-drop interface, allowing you to focus on the ideas of computer programming rather than the syntax of a new language. An Introduction to Programming Using Alice will revolutionize the way you learn how to program!

KEY FEATURES

Makes learning to program exciting using virtual reality so you can see your work come to life.
Presents colorful graphics, screen shots, and step-by-step examples, illuminating programming concepts.
Offers both reading assignments and an approachable step-by-step format, creating a learning experience suitable for new programmers.
CD-ROM contains Alice version 2.0, from the StageS Research Group at Carnegie Mellon University.

L'auteur - Charles W. Herbert

Charles W.Herbert has been teaching Computer Science and Computer Information Systems at Community College of Philadelphia since 1984, where he has served as the Chair of the CIS Department, Director of Computer Science, and Director of Technical Education. He has worked extensively as a professional programmer. Using his background in curriculum development, he is currently a Principal Investigator for an NSF funded team exploring the use of virtual-reality programming in community college computing courses.

Sommaire

Preface
Foreword
An Introduction to Alice and Object-Oriented Programming
Developing Methods in Alice
Events in Three-Dimensional Space
The Logical Structure of Algorithms
Boolean Logic in Programming
Text and Sound in Alice Worlds
Recursive Algorithms
Lists and Arrays in Alice
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Glossary
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Thomson - Course Technology
Auteur(s)	Charles W. Herbert
Parution	31/12/2005
Nb. de pages	272
Format	18,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	492g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9781418836252
ISBN13	978-1-4188-3625-2