Introduction to Object–Oriented Programming, An (3rd Edition)

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Features

Features

• NEW! Extensive comparisons between C++, C# and Java.

• NEW! Integration and utilization of UML notation and diagrams.

• NEW! An expanded discussion of the subclass/subtype distinction.

• NEW! An in–depth exploration of multiple inheritance as it is used in several recent object–oriented languages, including multiple interfaces and nested classes.

• NEW! Examples drawn from a wider range of languages, including Eiffel, CLOS, and Python in addition to the mainstream languages.

• NEW! A greatly expanded exploration of the various forms of polymorphism found in object–oriented languages.

• NEW! An investigation of the way polymorphism is used in the creation of software frameworks.

• NEW! Case studies that explore the application of polymorphism in the STL in C++ and the AWT in Java.

• NEW! Advanced sections on Design Patterns, Reflection and Introspection, Network programming, and the Implementation of Object–Oriented Languages.

From the back cover:

In An Introduction to Object–Oriented Programming, Timothy Budd provides a language–independent presentation of object–oriented principles, such as objects, methods, inheritance (including multiple inheritance) and polymorphism. Examples are drawn from several different languages, including (among others) C++, C#, Java, CLOS, Delphi, Eiffel, Objective–C and Smalltalk. By examining many languages, the reader is better able to appreciate the general principles that lie beyond the syntax of the individual languages. This new edition presents examples drawn from a wider range of languages, including Eiffel, CLOS, and Python in addition to the mainstream languages, as well as extensive comparisons between C++, C# and Java. Case studies explore the application of polymorphism in the STL in C++ and the AWT in Java. UML notation and diagrams are integrated and utilized throughout. The book also features advanced sections on design patterns, reflection and introspection, network programming, and the implementation of object–oriented languages. This book is appropriate for programmers looking to read about the theory behind and functionality of a variety of object–oriented programming languages. It is also useful as a reference. /*@ISBN = 0–201–76031–2@MAINCAT = Object Technologies@DATALINE1 = 2002, 450 pges, 6 3/8 x 9 1/4 @DATALINE2 = Cloth, $45.00k*/

About the Author:

Timothy A. Budd is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Oregon State University. Budd received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Western Washington University, and his masters and doctorate degrees in computer science from Yale University. His research interests include multi–paradigm programming languages, programming environments, compiler implementation and optimization techniques.

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