Programming Abstractions in C++

Programming Abstractions in C++

<p style="margin:0px;"> <i>This text is intended for use in the second programming course</i> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">Programming is a matter of learning by doing. Eric Roberts’ <b> <i>Programming Abstractions in C++ </i> </b>gives students opportunities to practice and learn with engaging graphical assignments. A client-first approach to data structures helps students absorb, and then apply the material.</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Teaching and Learning Experience</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">This program presents a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. It will help:</p> <ul> <li> <b>Improve Student Comprehension with a Client-first Approach to Data Structures: </b>To aid in student understanding, this book presents the full set of collection classes early. </li> <li> <b>Defer the Presentation of C++ Features that Require a Detailed Understanding of the Underlying Machine: </b>Introducing collection classes early enables students to master other equally important topics without having to struggle with low-level details at the same time<b>.</b> </li> <li> <b>Engage Students with Exciting Graphical Assignments: </b>An open-source library supports graphics and interactivity in a simple, pedagogically appropriate way. </li> <li> <b>Support Instructors and Students: </b>The companion website provides source code, sample run PDFs, answers to review questions, and more.</li> </ul>