Concepts of Programming Languages, Global Edition, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (July 29, 2024) © 2024

  • Robert W. Sebesta University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
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Title overview

For courses in computer programming

Evaluates the fundamentals of contemporary computer programming languages

Concepts of Computer Programming Languages introduces students to the fundamental concepts of computer programming languages and provides them with the tools necessary to evaluate contemporary and future languages. Through a critical analysis of design issues, the text teaches students the essential differences between computing with specific languages, while the in-depth discussion of programming language structures also prepares them to study compiler design. The 12th Edition includes new material on contemporary languages like Swift and Python, replacing discussions of outdated languages.

Table of contents

  • 1. Preliminaries 
  • 2. Evolution of the Major Programming Languages 
  • 3. Describing Syntax and Semantics 
  • 4. Lexical and Syntax Analysis 
  • 5. Names, Bindings, and Scopes 
  • 6. Data Types 
  • 7. Expressions and Assignment Statements 
  • 8. Statement-Level Control Structures 
  • 9. Subprograms 
  • 10. Implementing Subprograms 
  • 11. Abstract Data Types and Encapsulation Constructs 
  • 12. Support for Object-Oriented- Programming 
  • 13. Concurrency 
  • 14. Exception Handling and Event Handling 
  • 15. Functional Programming Languages 
  • 16. Logic Programming Languages

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