Recursion via Pascal 2ed (Cambridge Computer Science Texts)

J. S. Rohl

ISBN 10: 0521269342 / ISBN 13: 9780521269346

Published by Cambridge University Press 2008-10-14, 2008

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Title: Recursion via Pascal 2ed (Cambridge Computer...

Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2008-10-14

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

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Synopsis:

This book is devoted to recursion in programming, the technique by which the solution to a problem is expressed partly in terms of the solution to a simpler version of the same problem. Ultimately the solution to the simplest version must be given explicitly. In functional programming, recursion has received its full due since it is quite often the only repetitive construct. However, the programming language used here is Pascal and the examples have been chosen accordingly. It makes an interesting contrast with the use of recursion in functional and logic programming. The early chapters consider simple linear recursion using examples such as finding the highest common factor of a pair of numbers, and processing linked lists. Subsequent chapters move up through binary recursion, with examples which include the Towers of Hanoi problem and symbolic differentiation, to general recursion. The book contains well over 100 examples.

Review:

'... a pleasing and useful elementary textbook on recursion. The didactic style and practical orientation of the book should encourage and enable students to master recursion ...' The Times Higher Education Supplement

'The text is well presented and the content highly readable.' Computer Bulletin