Programming Languages

• Introduction.- Specifying Syntax.- Object-Oriented Programming with C++.- Object-Oriented Programming with Ruby.- Functional Programming in Standard ML.- Language Implementation in Standard ML.- Logic Programming.- Formal Semantics.- Appendix A: The C++ Scanner Class Implementation.- Appendix B: The Ruby Scanner Class Implementation.- Appendix C: Standard ML Basis Library.- Appendix D: SML Calculator Compiler.- Appendix E: The Factorial Program's Code.- Appendix F: Small Action Semantic Description.

From the reviews: "This is a very nice textbook. ... 'An active learning approach' gives a true picture of the style of presentation of the material. Each chapter ends with a list of problems to be solved ... and with references to further reading. There is a web page of the book ... offering supplementary material for students and teachers. The book is beneficial for self-study, too. It starts with an interesting concise survey of computers and computation history, mentioning the influence of mathematics on programming ... ." (Antonin Riha, Zentrablatt MATH, Vol. 1153, 2009) "This is an excellent undergraduate-level textbook for courses devoted to understanding programming language concepts ... . exercises with solutions allow the student work either individually or in a collaborative group. ... the text will permit instructors to use any class time for problem solution, discussion, and collaborative learning, including writing codes. ... highly recommended to those teaching undergraduate programming language courses, and as a self directed study guide for professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of some of the newer languages ... ." (E. A. Unger, ACM Computing Reviews, March, 2009)