A library to support a graphics-based object-first approach to CS 1
- 1 February 2001
- conference paper
- Published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Vol. 33 (1) , 6-10
- https://doi.org/10.1145/364447.364527
Abstract
In this paper we describe a library we have developed that supports an "OO-from-the-beginning" approach to CS 1. The use of real graphics "objects" and event-driven programming are important components of our approach. The design of interactive graphical programs helps students to both use objects and write methods early while designing and implementing interesting programs.Keywords
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