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Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc (US) |
Author(s) | Elliot B. Koffman / Paul A. T. Wolfgang |
Subtitle | Using C++ |
Edition | 1 |
Published | 6th October 2005 |
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Using C++
Koffman and Wolfgang introduce data structures in the context ofIn the implementation of each data structure, the authors
encourage students to perform a thorough analysis of the design
approach and expected performance before actually undertaking
detailed design and implementation. Students gain an understanding
of why different data structures are needed, the applications they
are suited for, and the advantages and disadvantages of their
possible implementations.
Case studies follow a five-step process (problem specification,
analysis, design, implementation, and testing) that has been
adapted to object-oriented programming. Students are encouraged to
think critically about the five-step process and use it in
their problem solutions. Several problems have extensive
discussions of testing and include methods that automate the
testing process. Some cases are revisited in later chapters and new
solutions are provided that use different data structures.
The text assumes a first course in programming and is designed
for Data Structures or the second course in programming, especially
those courses that include coverage of OO design and algorithms. A
C++ primer is provided for students who have taken a course in
another programming language or for those who need a review in C++.
Finally, more advanced coverage of C++ is found in an
appendix.
Course Hierarchy:
Course is the second course in the CS curriculum
Required of CS majors
Course names include Data Structures and Data Structures &
Algorithms