An overview of computers and programming languages
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This chapter discusses computers and programming languages. It explains that a computer system consists of hardware and software components. Programming languages allow users to communicate instructions to the computer, with compilers translating programs into machine language. The chapter then covers algorithms for problem solving, and structured and object-oriented programming methodologies. Key topics include how Java programs are processed, the evolution of programming languages, and the components of a computer system.
![A Java Program
public class ASimpleJavaProgram
{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
System.out.println("My first Java program.");
System.out.println("The sum of 2 and 3 = " + 5);
System.out.println("7 + 8 = " + (7 + 8));
}
}
Sample Run:
My first Java program.
The sum of 2 and 3 = 5
7 + 8 = 15
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An overview of computers and programming languages
- 1. Chapter 1:An Overview of Computers and Programming Languages Java Programming: From Problem Analysis to Program Design, Second Edition
- 2. Chapter Objectives Learn about different types of computers. Explore the hardware and software components of a computer system. Learn about the language of a computer. Learn about the evolution of programming languages. Examine high-level programming languages. Discover what a compiler is and what it does. 2
- 3. Chapter Objectives Examine a Java program. Examine how a Java program is processed. Become aware of the Internet and World Wide Web. Learn what an algorithm is and explore problem-solving techniques. Become aware of structured and object-oriented programming design methodologies. 3
- 4. Introduction Computers have greatly affected our daily lives— helping us complete many tasks. Computer programs (software) are designed specifically for each task. Software is created with programming languages. Java is an example of a programming language. 4
- 5. An Overview of the History of Computers 1950s: Very large devices available to a select few. 1960s: Large corporations owned computers. 1970s: Computers got smaller and cheaper. 1990s: Computers got cheaper and faster and were found in most homes. 5
- 6. Elements of a Computer System A computer has two components: Hardware Software 6
- 7. Hardware Components of a Computer Central processing unit (CPU) Main memory 7
- 8. Central Processing Unit Control unit (CU) Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) Program counter (PC) Instruction register (IR) 8
- 9. 9 Hardware Components of a Computer
- 10. Main Memory Ordered sequence of cells (memory cells). Directly connected to CPU. All programs must be brought into main memory before execution. When power is turned off, everything in main memory is lost. 10
- 11. Main Memory with 100 Storage Cells 11
- 12. Secondary Storage Provides permanent storage for information. Examples of secondary storage: Hard disks Floppy disks Zip disks CD-ROMs Tapes 12
- 13. Input Devices Devices that feed data and computer programs into computers. Examples: Keyboard Mouse Secondary storage 13
- 14. Output Devices Devices that the computer uses to display results. Examples: Printer Monitor Secondary storage 14
- 15. Software Software consists of programs written to perform specific tasks. Two types of programs: System programs Application programs 15
- 16. System Programs System programs control the computer. The operating system is first to load when you turn on a computer. 16
- 17. Operating System (OS) The OS monitors the overall activity of the computer and provides services. Example services: Memory management Input/output Activities Storage management 17
- 18. Application Programs Written using programming languages. Perform a specific task. Run by the OS. Example programs: Word processors Spreadsheets Games 18
- 19. Language of a Computer Machine language is the most basic language of a computer. A sequence of 0s and 1s. Every computer directly understands its own machine language. A bit is a binary digit, 0 or 1. A byte is a sequence of eight bits. 19
- 20. Language of a Computer 20
- 21. Evolution of Programming Languages Early computers programmed in machine language. Assembly languages were developed to make programmer’s job easier. In assembly language, an instruction is an easy-to-remember form called a mnemonic. Assembler: Translates assembly language instructions into machine language. 21
- 22. Instructions in Assembly and Machine Languages 22
- 23. Evolution of Programming Languages High-level languages make programming easier. Closer to spoken languages. Examples: Basic FORTRAN COBOL C/C++ Java 23
- 24. Evolution of Programming Languages To run a Java program: 1. Java instructions need to be translated into an intermediate language called bytecode. 2. The bytecode is interpreted into a particular machine language. 24
- 25. Evolution of Programming Languages Compiler: A program that translates a program written in a high- level language into the equivalent machine language. (In the case of Java, this machine language is the bytecode.) Java Virtual Machine (JVM): A hypothetical computer developed to make Java programs machine independent. 25
- 26. A Java Program public class ASimpleJavaProgram { public static void main(String[] args) { System.out.println("My first Java program."); System.out.println("The sum of 2 and 3 = " + 5); System.out.println("7 + 8 = " + (7 + 8)); } } Sample Run: My first Java program. The sum of 2 and 3 = 5 7 + 8 = 15 26
- 27. Processing a Java Program Two types of Java programs are applications and applets. Source program: Written in a high-level language. Loader: Transfers the compiled code (bytecode) into main memory. Interpreter: Reads and translates each bytecode instruction into machine language and then executes it. 27
- 28. Processing a Java Program 28
- 29. Problem-Analysis-Coding- Execution Cycle Algorithm: A step-by-step, problem-solving process in which a solution is arrived at in a finite amount of time. 29
- 30. Problem-Solving Process 1. Analyze the problem: Outline solution requirements and design an algorithm. 2. Implement the algorithm in a programming language (Java) and verify that the algorithm works. 3. Maintain the program: Use and modify if the problem domain changes. 30
- 32. Programming Methodologies Two basic approaches to programming design: Structured design Object-oriented design 32
- 33. Structured Design 1. A problem is divided into smaller sub-problems. 2. Each sub-problem is solved. 3. The solutions of all sub-problems are combined to solve the problem. 33
- 34. Object-Oriented Design (OOD) In OOD, a program is a collection of interacting objects. An object consists of data and operations. Steps in OOD: 1. Identify objects. 2. Form the basis of the solution. 3. Determine how these objects interact. 34
- 35. Chapter Summary A computer system is made up of hardware and software components. Computers understand machine language; it is easiest for programmers to write in high-level languages. A compiler translates high-level language into machine language. The Java steps required to execute a program are edit, compile, load, and execute. 35
- 36. Chapter Summary An algorithm is a step-by-step, problem-solving process in which a solution is arrived at in a finite amount of time. The three steps of the problem-solving process are analyze the problem and design an algorithm, implement the algorithm in a programming language, and maintain the program. The two basic approaches to programming design are structured design and object-oriented design. 36