Covers Expression, Structure, Common Blunders, Documentation, & Structured Programming Techniques

Elements of Programming provides a different understanding of programming than is presented elsewhere. Its major premise is that practical programming, like other areas of science and engineering, must be based on a solid mathematical foundation. The book shows that algorithms implemented in a real programming language, such as C++, can operate in the most general mathematical setting. For example, the fast exponentiation algorithm is defined to work with any associative operation. Using abstract algorithms leads to efficient, reliable, secure, and economical software.

The Elements of Java Style, written by renowned author Scott Ambler, Rogue Wave Software Vice President Alan Vermeulen, and a team of programmers from Rogue Wave, is for anyone who writes Java code. While there are many books that explain the syntax and basic use of Java, this book, first published in 2000, explains not just what you can do with the syntax, but what you ought to do. Just as Strunk and White's The Elements of Style provides rules of usage for the English language, this book provides a set of rules for Java practitioners to follow. While illustrating these rules with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage, the book provides a collection of standards, conventions, and guidelines for writing solid Java code which will be easy to understand, maintain, and enhance. Anyone who writes Java code or plans to should have this book next to their computer.

This 2004 book contains guidelines for writing consistent C++ code that's easy to understand, enhance and maintain. Perfect for teams.

Expression. Control structure. Program structure. Input and output. Common blunders. Efficiency and instrumentation. Documentation.

Novice and experienced C programmers alike will discover precise and direct programming rules explained with examples and detailed discussions. In addition, more than 300 sample programs are included that demonstrate how to produce clear, concise software constructs that are executable and elegant.