Introduction to Programming Using Processing Second Edition

Written in an informal conversational and humorous style the second edition of Introduction to Programming Using Processing makes learning programming a fun experience. The freely-available Processing language is ideal for a first course in programming. The simple-to-access graphics and multimedia capabilities of the language let students develop eye-catching animated programs instead of traditional programs that print text to the console. The text takes a classes-later approach focusing on basics using objects selection iteration topdown design and arrays before writing classes. Every example is presented in the context of the RADIS (Requirements / Analyze / Design / Implement / Support) framework with considerable attention paid to design. Other positive habits like good commenting practice and coding style are emphasized as well.