Object-oriented design and programming: an Eiffel, C++, and Java course for C programmers

ABSTRACT

An undergraduate junior or senior level course in object-oriented design and programming is described. The course assumes familiarity with ANSI C and with data structures. The course is a popular elective among upper division students. The small, elegant, pure, and powerful object-oriented language Eiffel is used to illustrate the significant object concepts and as a guide to identifying the most relevant subsets of the C++ and Java languages.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.1 PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications
          Subjects: Object-oriented languages

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Languages, Management, Performance, Theory