Elements of ML Programming, ML97 Edition

Elements of ML Programming, ML97 Edition

• Summarizes the entire ML 97 language including the latest SML/NJ features.
• The author, who is a data structure pioneer, shows how standard structures and problems (e.g., hashing, binary trees, solving linear equations, numerical integration, and sorting) are implemented with ML.
• Makes ML programming interesting for the uninitiated.
• Demonstrates the power and ease of functional programming with a variety of interesting small and large program examples .
• Gives an and accurate overview of important ML syntax and semantic subtleties.
• Uses pedagogy that highlights key concepts and pitfalls with easy to use lists and bullets.
• Has a flexible organization that can be adapted to introductory or intermediate/advanced courses.
• Covers the module system and functions.
• Explores the array structure.

<P> <B> </B> Written by a well-known computer science education and researcher. No previous knowledge of ML or functional programming is assumed. <B> </B> This is the first book that offers BOTH a highly accessible, step-by-step introductory tutorial on ML programming and a complete reference to, and explanation of, advanced features. The author uses a wide variety of digestible program examples to bring the reader along at a reasonable pace. More sophisticated programs and advanced concept topics balance out a book that is usable in a number of courses and settings for either self-study or class discussion. </P>