Richard E. Pattis

Richard P Pattis

This text may be used to teach the fundamental concepts and skills of computer programming. Using a language similar to PASCAL, it introduces the simulator Karel the Robot and teaches readers to develop good programming habits as they design programs that instruct Karel to perform certain tasks.

A Gentle Introduction to the Art of Programming

Karel the Robot

SUMMARY: Introduces programming concepts, plus an overview of PASCAL. It is designed to be covered at the beginning of an introductory programming course, prior to the study of a computer programming language.

Jim Roberts

Joseph Bergin

Mark Stehlik

This creative approach to learning C++ programming introduces readers to Karel the Robot and then shows them how to design programs that instruct Karel to perform complex tasks. Karel's world is essentially a practice field on which readers learn valuable lessons about creating and debugging program. The programs instruct the robot to move and manipulate its environment using object orientation.

Richard E. Pattis

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