Nathaniel.Borenstein@ZOG.CS.CMU.EDU (08/21/86)
I am preparing to teach a course in Comparative Programming Languages. Because I wish to emphasize breadth and literacy over detailed mastery of languages, I want the students' major efforts to be concentrated on *reading* programs rather than writing them. In order to do this, however, I will need a substantial inventory of programs for them to read in a wide variety of languages. I would therefore be very grateful to anyone who can send me good example programs or subroutiness in any reasonably well-known programming language. Ideally, such programs would be: -- Short enough to be read in a few hours by students not familiar with the language but generally sophisticated and experienced in programming. -- Illustrative of one or more of the key features or deficiencies of the language. -- Clearly marked regarding copyright status. If this works out, I might try to produce a textbook, and I will at least need to know who to contact for reproduction rights. Obviously, public domain software or software you can permit me to reproduce (for reading only) would be preferred, but I'll be grateful for whatever you send me. Please send your contributions to nsb@andrew.cmu.edu or the address below. Thanks in advance to all who contribute. Nathaniel S. Borenstein Computer Science Department Carnegie-Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA 15213