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How to Design Programs introduces a methodical approach to programming that places the program design process at its core. Readers are guided through analyzing problem statements, establishing concise goals, creating illustrative examples, outlining solutions, writing complete code, and testing each component. The book supports these steps with a novel, beginner‑friendly programming environment that evolves alongside the learner—beginning with simple constructs and eventually handling the full range of programming challenges.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Technology & Computing/Programming
Authors: Matthias Felleisen
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