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I loved his series of "On To" books, e.g. "On To C", "On To C++", "On To Java". They were perfect when I was starting out and remained models of clarity when I
by bobochan 7y ago
I loved his series of "On To" books, e.g. "On To C", "On To C++", "On To Java". They were perfect when I was starting out and remained models of clarity when I started teaching.
- jonjacky 7y agoYes, both the motivation[1] and the format[2] of these books is very effective and quite unique. It's a shame no one else has carried on in this style for more recent languages. In addition to Java, C, and C++, Winston also wrote On to Smalltalk[3]. [1] An introduction to a particular language for readers whoe are already experienced programmers. [2] Content is presented in numbered short paragraphs, many just a single sentence long. He calls these paragraphs "slides" but they are more concise and pointful than the slides people usually show at talks. [3] http://people.csail.mit.edu/phw/Books/index.html http://people.csail.mit.edu/phw/Books/index.html
- nunb 7y agoOtS is wonderful. Such a succinct and effective pedagogical style.