The Abstraction-First Approach to Data Abstraction and Algorithms.

Machanick, Philip

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ERIC Number: EJ577857

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Abstraction-First Approach to Data Abstraction and Algorithms.

Machanick, Philip

Computers & Education, v31 n2 p135-50 Sep 1998

Based on a computer-science course, this article outlines an alternative ordering of programming concepts that aims to develop a reuse habit before other styles of programming are developed. Although the discussion is based on transition from Modula-2 to C++, the issues raised apply to transition from any procedural to any object-oriented language. Outlines old and new course structures. (PEN)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Change, Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions, Fundamental Concepts, Higher Education, Programming, Programming Languages

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Language: English

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