Finish of Chapter 1

• Programming Languages:
  • Syntax: the rules for constructing a statement in a language. The structure of that language.
  • This will be an early source of problems for you early on
  • Semantics: What you are saying. This is the larger source of errors later on.
  • We will learn the syntax of C++
  • This consists of
    • The reserved words (Appendix A, P 985)
    • Operators (Appendix B, P 986)
    • User defined identifiers
  • We will learn the principles of programming in most languages
  • This consists of
    • Identifying and declaring useful variables, data structures, and functions
    • Employing control structures such as:
      • Loops
      • Selection
      • Subprograms
• Problem solving techniques:
  • our main tool will be divide and conquer
    • We will break the problem down into small, manageable portions
  • We will also employ patterns
    • It is important to study examples to see if they apply to our problems.
• Please read chapter 1.
• Additional Algorithms:
  • Cesar Cypher
  • Pig Latin