Invitation to Computer Science, 8/e (Paperback)

Offer a contemporary overview of computer science with Schneider/Gersting's best-selling INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE, 8E. This flexible, non-language-specific text uses an algorithm-centered approach to provide a foundation in computing. Learning objectives and a clear hierarchy help introduce algorithms, hardware, virtual machines, software development, applications of computing, and social issues. Updated exercises and practice problems challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and approach problems creatively. Special interest boxes and timely content highlight topics such as privacy, drones, cloud computing, and net neutrality. Optional online modules for C++, Java, Python, C#, and Ada integrate seamlessly for the flexibility to teach a specific programming language. Optional MindTap provides study tools and a digital Lab Manual and lab software with 20 laboratory projects.

提供Schneider/Gersting暢銷書籍《邀請計算機科學》第8版，以現代的角度概述計算機科學。這本靈活的、非特定語言的教材採用以演算法為中心的方法，為計算機科學打下基礎。學習目標和清晰的層次結構有助於介紹演算法、硬體、虛擬機器、軟體開發、計算應用和社會議題。更新的練習和實踐問題挑戰學生分析、評估和創造性解決問題的能力。特別興趣框和及時內容突出顯示隱私、無人機、雲計算和網路中立性等主題。可選的C++、Java、Python、C#和Ada線上模組無縫整合，提供教授特定程式語言的靈活性。可選的MindTap提供學習工具、數位實驗室手冊和20個實驗項目的實驗室軟體。