Prelude to Programming: Concepts and Design, 4/e

Prelude to Programming
provides beginning students with a language-independent framework
for learning core programming concepts and effective design
techniques. This approach gives students the foundation they need
to understand the logic behind program design and to establish
effective programming skills.

Fully revised, the Fourth Edition offers
students a lively and accessible presentation as they learn core
programming concepts — including data types, control
structures, data files and arrays, and program design techniques
such as top-down modular design and proper program documentation
and style. Problem-solving skills are developed when students learn
how to use basic programming tools and algorithms, which include
data validation, defensive programming, calculating sums and
averages, and searching and sorting lists. A copy of the RAPTOR
flow-charting software is included with the Fourth Edition.