Computer Science Tapestry : Exploring Programming and Computer Science with C++ / Text Only

A Computer Science Tapestry is designed for use in a first course in computer science (CS1) that uses C++ as its programming language. This book covers basic concepts in programming, program design and computer science along with giving students a good introduction to the C++ language.

In the new edition, Astrachan has put more emphasis on object-oriented programming by introducing a graphics library and including a new chapter on object-oriented techniques. He has also added new case studies and "design tips."

• This text features an appendix which concisely covers basic rules of C++.
• String and vector classes are used rather than C-style strings and arrays.
• This text features exercises following each section, as well as Case Studies/Design Projects at the end of every chapter.
• More than 130 complete, commented programs are included within this book.
• Students learn to read, modify and enhance programs before writing them from scratch.
• Presents standard, procedural ways of programming and object-oriented in parallel.

1 Computer Science Programming

I Foundations of C++ Programming

2 C++ Programs: Form and Function

3 C++ Programs: Input/Process/Output

4 Building Programs and Solving Problems

5 Iteration with Programs and Classes

II Program and Class Construction: Extending the Foundation

6 Sequential Access: Streams and Iterators

7 Class Design and Implementation via Simulation

8 Arrays, Data, and Random Access

III Design, Use, and Analysis: Building on the Foundation

9 Characters, Strings, and Streams: Abstraction and Information Hiding

10 Recursion, Scope, and Lifetime

11 Sorting, Algorithms, and Matrices

12 Information Hiding and Dynamic Data

Appendix A Class Declarations and Implementations

Bibliography

Index