Logic and Structured Design for Computer Programmers

By Harold J. Rood

LOGIC AND STRUCTURED DESIGN is an introduction to the logic of data processing. It is intended for those who plan, but have not yet begun, to study programming, particularly those with little background in mathematics or logic. The author avoids reference to specific programming languages, isolating questions of logic from questions of syntax. This approach enables readers to concentrate on the logic of problems. The book walks readers through logical problems common to a variety of programming languages and provides the background in logic that many programming texts and courses assume.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534373860
• ISBN13: 9780534373863
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Course Technology
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 1.0" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

You will learn so much with this book!

I am just completing Dr. Rood's course at Washburn Univ. and from the student's perspective, I think his book is terrific. I found it to be both challenging and interesting, and I would say it's been an excellent tool for me in beginning to learn what programming is all about and how programs are structured. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about using it to teach a course, because I think most students find it a good and helpful book with good practice problems. I would also recommend it to anyone who's just interested in picking up a book about programming and trying to learn how things work.

Best book for the purpose and audience

Professor Rood's book is about the best textbook in this subject that I have encountered in 20 years of teaching the material. It is intended for a CIS/MIS/IT or similar audience. It will provide an excellent introduction of a multitude of problem analysis methods and algorithm design languages (flowcharts, Nassi-Schneiderman, Warnier-Orr). It fosters structured programming and top down design as natural processes. Since the inside of an Object is procedure oriented code, this work is also an excellent reference for those who think they can jump into so-called "object oriented programming" without learning "old fashioned" procedure oriented first.They may be better texts for CS majors, but not for the rest.