This volume supports an innovative approach to learning fundamental programming concepts. The authors use program visualization to afford an easy relationship of the program construct to the animation action in a 3D world. Includes a fundamental introduction to programming with objects, methods, decision statements, loops, recursion, and problem solving. Introduces object-oriented programming concepts in the context of complete working animation programs. Makes the concept of an “object” visible and tangible in a 3-D world that is compelling to readers. Provides a mouse-based editor, ensuring that beginning programmers cannot make syntax mistakes. Provides “Tips &amp; Techniques" at the end of each chapter. Enables users to show their animated programs on a web page. A useful step-by-step guide for beginning programmers.

Learning To Program With Alice Beta Version

Computers & Technology

Dann, Wanda P.

Cooper, Stephen

PAUSCH, RANDY

Programming

PRENTICE/HALL

Learning to Program with Alice

This guide supports an innovative approach to fundamental programming concepts. The authors use program visualization to create an easy relationship between program construct and the animation action in a 3D world. Final release is in full color. For consistency with Java, C++, and other commonly used languages, "questions" are now "functions." Save and reload bugs have been fixed. Fonts can be scaled larger or smaller. High contrast mode is available for projection in the classroom. A much larger local gallery is now loaded with Alice; the CD with the book contains the complete gallery, so Internet access for downloading 3D models is no longer required. A useful how-to guide for programmers interested in learning Alice.

Learning To Program With Alice

Computer Science

Pearson College Div

Learning to Program with Alice, 2e, is appropriate for all one-semester pre-CS1 and computer literacy courses, and for integration into the first weeks of many introductory CS1 courses. Alice was designed to make programming concepts easier to teach and learn. In the Second Edition of Learning to Program with Alice, Alice’s creators offer a complete full-color introduction to the interactive Alice 2.2 programming environment. The authors make extensive use of program visualization to establish an easy, intuitive relationship between program constructs and the 3D graphics animation action in Alice. Students discover how Alice blends traditional problem-solving techniques with Hollywood-style storyboarding. Fundamental object-oriented programming concepts and language syntax are taught independently. Programming concepts can be taught from either an objects-first or an objects-early approach, with an optional early introduction to events. The book’s Java-like syntax allows students to view their program code, simplifying their transitions to Java, C++, C#, or other object-oriented languages. This new edition even allows students to upload their animated programs onto YouTube and share their work on the Web.

Learning To Program with Alice (2nd Edition)

Pearson

   This book takes an innovative approach to fundamental programming concepts using 3D animation.  Introduces the basic concepts of object-oriented programming as related to today’s multimedia world. Explains how to use the Alice environment to explore the fundamentals of programming. Provides illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations to explore topics in depth.  For anyone interested in programming using the Alice environment

Learning to Program With Alice: Brief

Fundamental programming concepts are introduced using Alice and media computation examples to facilitate an easier transition to Java. KEY TOPICS: Getting Started with Alice; Program Design and Implementation in Alice; Object Oriented Concepts in Alice; Working with Objects in Java; Drawing in Java; Functions and Conditionals in Alice; Repetition: Loops in Alice; Modifying all Samples in a Sound in Java; Modifying Samples using Ranges; Modifying Pictures using Loops; Modifying Pixels in a Matrix; Conditionally Modifying Pixels; Creating Classes; Creating and Modifying Text; Repetition: Recursion in Alice; Speed; Encoding, Manipulating, and Creating Movies; Abstract Classes, Polymorphism, and Inheritance. MARKET: This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in video games or animated films that wants to learn programming in an approachable and intuitive manner.

Exploring Wonderland: Java Programming Using Alice and Media Computation

Ericson, Barbara

Cooper, Stephen P.

Programming Languages

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