Which comes first, learning object-oriented design or programming in C++? The authors present an object-oriented approach at the outset as the best way to learn introductory programming concepts. C++ doesn't have to be the top hierarchical level at the end of a programming journey. The object-oriented features of C++ are used as an appropriate foundation for learning to program.
Jo Perry is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, where she received her Ph.D in Mathematics. She and Harold Levin were instrumental in the introduction of C++ as the major teaching language of the department. She has been involved as a judge for the ACM Programming Contest Finals since 1988.
Harold Levin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at North Carolina State University. He received his BS in Mathematics from MIT and his Ph.D in Philosophy from MIT. During his years at MIT, he was a systems programmer at Project MAC. He has taught with the Computer Science Department at all levels, including seminars in C++ and object-oriented programming.
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