How to Write Good Programs: A Guide for Students
Cambridge University Press, 7/23/2020
EAN 9781108789875, ISBN10: 1108789870
Paperback, 214 pages, 18.5 x 12.2 x 1 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
Learning to program isn't just learning the details of a programming language: to become a good programmer you have to become expert at debugging, testing, writing clear code and generally unsticking yourself when you get stuck, while to do well in a programming course you have to learn to score highly in coursework and exams. Featuring tips, stories and explanations of key terms, this book teaches these skills explicitly. Examples in Python, Java and Haskell are included, helping you to gain transferable programming skills whichever language you are learning. Intended for students in Higher or Further Education studying early programming courses, it will help you succeed in, and get the most out of, your course, and support you in developing the software engineering habits that lead to good programs.
1. Introduction
2. What Are Good Programs?
3. How to Get Started
4. How to Understand Your Language
5. How to Use the Best Tools
6. How to Make Sure You Don't Lose Your Program
7. How to Test Your Program
8. How to Make Your Program Clear
9. How to Debug Your Program
10. How to Improve Your Program
11. How to Get Help (without Cheating)
12. How to Score Well in Coursework
13. How to Score Well in a Programming Exam
14. How to Choose a Programming Language
15. How to Go Beyond This Book
References
Index.