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New coverage of Internet programming, a hot topic for software companies and today's economy
Illustrations teamed with the clear written description teach the basic concepts of computer programming in a compelling way
Requires no prior knowledge of programming and is independent of the specific type of hardware
The book is equally useful to programmers of Windows, Linux, Macintosh or mainframes
Covers principles essential to all programmers, whether they are writing business applications, Internet based applications, scientific software or even games
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About this book
Just as children must learn the alphabet before they can read, future programmers must understand certain concepts before they can write their first program. This unique book uses full-color illustrations to help you truly understand the underlying computer science on which all programming is based.
Veteran programmer Dan Appleman provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation of computer programming, starting from a basic description of what a computer language is to coverage of how Internet programming works. The book shows you how to turn ideas into code and how to use algorithms to accomplish common tasks, and describes the basic function of compilers and interpreters.
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"Even an experienced programmer would enjoy the book."
"All in all, How Computer Programming Works is an excellent treatise and great point of entry for computer science students, beginner programmers, or even those who are just curious about computer programming but who do not want to develop programs. Teachers should also get their hands on a copy - it's a superb example of how programming concepts can be explained without generating mass confusion. ..enhanced by Sarah Ishida's excellent illustrations. These work brilliantly alongside the writer's prose, and leave little excuse for not understanding these basic concepts."
(SA Computer Magazine) "I am sure that everyone knows of programs which would have been better if their authors had kept in mind some of the principles described here." (Computing)
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Book Title: How Computer Programming Works
Authors: Dan Appleman
Publisher: Apress Berkeley, CA
Copyright Information: Dan Appleman 2000
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-893115-23-1Published: 19 May 2000
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 226
Topics: Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters, Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems