For introductory courses in Computer Programming The Fundamentals of Programming When it comes to programming understanding the founding concepts can greatly improve student engagement & future success In its Fourth Edition Starting Out with Programming Logic & Design is a language-independent introductory programming book ideal for a precursor programming course or the first unit of an introductory programming course The text covers fundamental topics such as data types variables input output control structures modules functions arrays files object-oriented concepts GUI development & event-driven programming Designed for beginners the text is clear & approachable making the complex concepts accessible to every student In this edition Gaddis uses updated contemporary examples to familiarize students with models & logical thought processes used in programming without further complicating them with language syntax By using easy-to-understand pseudocode flowcharts & other tools Gaddis illustrates how to design the logic of programs Then confident in their high-level understanding of computer programming students are able to handle programming languages & syntax with greater ease & aptitude