Year: 2020
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Instruction in computer programming includes both an introduction to program documentation and opportunities to practice program design and coding.A trade-off exists between these two programming elements (coding and documentation.)Assuming that student time is finite, time devoted to one must come at the expense of the other.A change in programming language from FORTRAN to C required that students devote additional time to coding because of the subtle language complexities of the C language.An approach that permits additional focus on coding while neither abandoning appropriate emphasis on documentation nor overloading the students, is presented.A related effort to improve programming instruction in MATLAB by carefully adapting documentation requirements is discussed.
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--12732
Authors: Frank Pietryga, Gregory Dick
Institution: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Science Applications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2516745946