Squeak: Object-Oriented Design with Multimedia Applications (Paperback)

Summary

This innovative text teaches object-oriented programming using Squeak—a powerful, freely available language that is highly effective for teaching object-oriented programming. Using a focus on the basics and compelling case studies, the text covers the whole process of object-oriented development—from object-oriented analysis and design, though user interface design and application evaluation.

FEATURES/BENEFITS

• Free Squeak CD with book
• CD includes version 2.7 of Squeak compatible with Windows 95/98/NT, WindowsCE, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris, SGI, Acorn, BeOS. Also includes source code for examples, Squeak extras, and lecture notes in PowerPoint and Squeak-native formats.
• Focus in Squeak
• Gives both professionals and students great flexibility in working in an exciting environment that supports the latest in multimedia, including 3-D computer graphics, MIDI audio, and Flash animations. It is the first printed documentation for Squeak's advanced features, Morphic user interface, and support for multimedia.
• Rich description of object-oriented process.
• Introduces readers to an object-oriented design process, using UML standard class diagrams.
• A user interface design and evaluation process.
• Leads users through constructing user interfaces, then designing and evaluating user interfaces. Case studies present the design and implementation of exciting multimedia applications, then follow-up with real evaluation results from interaction with users.