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So you want to be a programmer? Or maybe you just want to be able to make your computer do what YOU want for a change? Maybe you enjoy the challenge of identifying a problem and solving it. If programming intrigues you for whatever reason,
Beginning Programming All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is like having a starter programming library all in one handy, if beefy, book.
In this practical guide, you’ll find out about compiling, algorithms, best practices, debugging your programs, and much more. The concepts are illustrated in several different programming languages, so you’ll get a feel for the variety of languages and the needs they fill. Seven minibooks cover:
- Getting started
- Programming basics
- Data structures
- Algorithms
- Web programming
- Programming language syntax
- Applications
Beginning Programming All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies shows you how to decide what you want your program to do, turn your instructions into “machine language” that the computer understands, use programming best practices, explore the “how” and “why” of data structuring, and more. You’ll even get a look into various applications like database management, bioinformatics, computer security, and artificial intelligence. Soon you’ll realize that — wow! You’re a programmer!
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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* Featuring six minibooks and nearly 900 pages, this thorough introductory reference focuses on broad, universally applicable programming techniques rather than bogging down in the syntax and technical details of a specific language
* Packed with examples and hands-on exercises based on generic code as well as a variety of real languages, including C++, Java, and Visual Basic, and Basic
* Minibooks cover getting started, programming basics, data structures, algorithms, Web programming, and programming language syntax (including a comparison of how today's most popular languages handle specific programming tasks)
* The CD-ROM includes all code and exercises from the book
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The easy way to learn programming fundamentals and essentialsSo you want to be a programmer? Or maybe you just want to be able to make your computer do what YOU want for a change? Maybe you enjoy the challenge of identifying a problem and solving it. If programming intrigues you for whatever reason,
Beginning Programming All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is like having a starter programming library all in one handy, if beefy, book.
In this practical guide, you'll find out about compiling, algorithms, best practices, debugging your programs, and much more. The concepts are illustrated in several different programming languages, so you'll get a feel for the variety of languages and the needs they fill. Seven minibooks cover:
- Getting started
- Programming basics
- Data structures
- Algorithms
- Web programming
- Programming language syntax
- Applications
Beginning Programming All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies shows you how to decide what you want your program to do, turn your instructions into "machine language" that the computer understands, use programming best practices, explore the "how" and "why" of data structuring, and more. You'll even get a look into various applications like database management, bioinformatics, computer security, and artificial intelligence. Soon you'll realize that -- wow You're a programmer
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Synopsis
he fun, fast, and easy way to learn programming fundamentals and essentials - from C to Visual Basic and all the languages in between So you want to be a programmer? Or maybe you just want to make your computer do what YOU want for a change? Maybe you enjoy the challenge of identifying a problem and solving it. If programming intrigues you (for whatever reason), Beginning Programming All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is like having a starter programming library all in one handy, if hefty, book.
In this practical guide, you'll find out about algorithms, best practices, compiling, debugging your programs, and much more. The concepts are illustrated in several different programming languages, so you'll get a feel for the variety of languages and the needs they fill.
Inside you'll discover seven minibooks:
- Getting Started: From learning methods for writing programs to becoming familiar with types of programming languages, you'll lay the foundation for your programming adventure with this minibook.
- Programming Basics: Here you'll dive into how programs work, variables, data types, branching, looping, subprograms, objects, and more.
- Data Structures: From structures, arrays, sets, linked lists, and collections, to stacks, queues, graphs, and trees, you'll dig deeply into the data.
- Algorithms: This minibook shows you how to sort and search algorithms, how to use string searching, and gets into data compression and encryption.
- Web Programming: Learn everything you need to know about coding for the web: HyperText. Markup Language (better known simply as HTML), CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Ruby.
- Programming Language Syntax: Introduces you to the syntax of various languages - C, C++, Java, C#, Perl, Python, Pascal, Delphi, Visual Basic, REALbasic - so you know when to use which one.
- Applications: This is the fun part where you put your newly developed programming skills to work in practical ways.
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* The CD-ROM includes all code and exercises from the book
Synopsis
7 books in 1 — your key to programming success!Your one-stop guide to programming concepts in a variety of languages
If you've been curious about what it takes to program a computer and make it do your bidding, here's the place to start! Each of these handy minibooks covers an important element of programming. You'll find out about compiling, algorithms, best practices, debugging your programs, and more, illustrated in several programming languages.
Discover how to:
Decide what you want your program to do
Program in different languages
Turn your instructions into machine language
Use programming best practices
Understand data structures, algorithms, and syntax
About the Author
Wallace Wang is a bestselling author with more than 2.3 million For Dummies books in print. He wrote Beginning Programming For Dummies and moonlights as a stand-up comic.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Book I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Programming a Computer.
Chapter 2: Different Methods for Writing Programs.
Chapter 3: Types of Programming Languages.
Chapter 4: Programming Tools.
Chapter 5: Managing Large Projects with Software Engineering.
Book II: Programming Basics.
Chapter 1: How Programs Work.
Chapter 2: Variables, Data Types, and Constants.
Chapter 3: Manipulating Data.
Chapter 4: Making Decisions by Branching.
Chapter 5: Repeating Commands by Looping.
Chapter 6: Breaking a Large Program into Subprograms.
Chapter 7: Breaking a Large Program into Objects.
Chapter 8: Reading and Saving Files.
Chapter 9: Documenting Your Program.
Chapter 10: Principles of User Interface Design.
Book III: Data Structures.
Chapter 1: Structures and Arrays.
Chapter 2: Sets and Linked Lists.
Chapter 3: Collections and Dictionaries.
Chapter 4: Stacks, Queues, and Deques.
Chapter 5: Graphs and Trees.
Book IV: Algorithms.
Chapter 1: Sorting Algorithms.
Chapter 2: Searching Algorithms.
Chapter 3: String Searching.
Chapter 4: Data Compression Algorithms.
Chapter 5: Encryption Algorithms.
Book V: Web Programming.
Chapter 1: HyperText Markup Language.
Chapter 2: CSS.
Chapter 3: JavaScript.
Chapter 4: PHP.
Chapter 5: Ruby.
Book VI: Programming Language Syntax.
Chapter 1: C and C++.
Chapter 2: Java and C#.
Chapter 3: Perl and Python.
Chapter 4: Pascal and Delphi.
Chapter 5: Visual Basic and REALbasic.
Book VII: Applications.
Chapter 1: Database Management.
Chapter 2: Bioinformatics.
Chapter 3: Computer Security.
Chapter 4: Artificial Intelligence.
Chapter 5: The Future of Computer Programming.
Index.