Günther Blaschek, Gustav Pomberger

Introduction to Programming with Modula-2

Übersetzer: Bach, R.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book is intended for the novice as well as for the experienced programmer who wants to learn Modula-2. We do not limit ourselves to just a description of Modula-2. Instead, we seek to familiarize the reader with the concept of algorithms and to show him/her how to implement algorithms in Modula-2. The programming language Modula-2 was developed by Niklaus Wirth (also the father of world-famous Pascal) and made public in 1978. Compared to other programming languages such as Ada, COBOL or PL/!, Modula-2 is a compact language, which makes it easy to learn. Nevertheless, Modula-2 contains all important language elements necessary for formulating complicated algorithms and for implementing the modern concepts of software engineering. Modula-2 is distinguished by a systematic structure that makes it possible to write easily readable programs. The language supports many of the principles of modern software engineering. All this makes Modula-2 a useful instrument for an introductionto the basics of programming. This textbook strives to establish a solid foundation in the techniques of programming with up-to-date methods of program development. Use of the programming language Modula-2 is reinforced with numerous hands-on exercises. This book does not presuppose any knowledge of programming, but it does require a certain ability in the realm of abstract thinking, some pleasure in problem solving, and a desire to come to terms with complex interrelationships.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer Berlin Heidelberg / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-540-52038-2
• 1990.
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 1990
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 390g
• ISBN-13: 9783540520382
• ISBN-10: 3540520384
• Artikelnr.: 24948506

Autorenporträt

Professor Gustav Pomberger wurde 1949 in Gosau geboren und absolvierte das Studium der Elektrotechnik und Informatik. Erste berufliche Tätigkeit als Konstruktionsingenieur im Elektromaschinenbau, 1980 Promotion, 1984 Professor an der Universität Zürich. Seit 1987ordentlicher Professor für Wirtschaftsinformatik und Software Engineering an der Johannes Kepler Universität in Linz.

Inhaltsangabe

1 Algorithms.- 1.1 Examples of Algorithms.- 1.2 Definition of the Term "Algorithm".- 1.3 Objects and Actions.- 1.4 Means of Representing Algorithms.- 1.5 Some Simple Algorithms.- 1.6 Algorithms and Programs.- Exercises.- 2 Principles of Program Development.- 2.1 The Principle of Stepwise Refinement.- 2.2 Data Capsules.- 2.3 The Module Concept.- Exercises.- 3 The Programming Language Modula-2.- 3.1 Notation for Language Description.- 3.2 Lexical Elements of Modula-2.- 3.3 Elementary Program Structure.- 3.4 Declarations.- 3.5 Expressions.- 3.6 Statements.- 3.7 Procedures.- 3.8 The Module Concept of Modula-2.- 3.9 System-Dependent Language Properties.- 3.10 Processes and Coroutines.- 4 Writing Modula-2 Programs.- 4.1 Some Simple Modula-2 Programs.- 4.2 Input/Output.- 4.3 Dynamic Data Structures.- 4.4 Recursion.- 4.5 Language Extension Modules.- 4.6 Parallel Processes.- Exercises.- 5 Programming Style and Program Testing.- 5.1 Programming Style.- 5.2 Program Testing.- 6 Software Engineering with Modula-2.- 6.1 Modula-2 as a Tool for Specification.- 6.2 Modularizing and Structuring.- 6.3 Data Capsules and Data Abstraction.- 6.4 Separate Compilation and Type Binding.- Appendix A: Syntax Diagrams.- Appendix B: Predefined Identifiers.- Appendix C: Compatibility Rules.- Appendix D: ASCII Table.- References.