Elements of ML Programming, ML97 Edition (2nd Edition)

Written by a well-known computer science education and researcher. No previous knowledge of ML or functional programming is assumed. This is the first book that offers BOTH a highly accessible, step-by-step introductory tutorial on ML programming and a complete reference to, and explanation of, advanced features. The author uses a wide variety of digestible program examples to bring the reader along at a reasonable pace. More sophisticated programs and advanced concept topics balance out a book that is usable in a number of courses and settings for either self-study or class discussion.

written By A Well-known Computer Science Education And Researcher. No Previous Knowledge Of Ml Or Functional Programming Is Assumed.

this Is The First Book That Offers Both A Highly Accessible, Step-by-step Introductory Tutorial On Ml Programming And A Complete Reference To, And Explanation Of, Advanced Features. The Author Uses A Wide Variety Of Digestible Program Examples To Bring The Reader Along At A Reasonable Pace. More Sophisticated Programs And Advanced Concept Topics Balance Out A Book That Is Usable In A Number Of Courses And Settings For Either Self-study Or Class Discussion.

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well-known Computer Science Educator And Author Ullman Has Revised And Reorganized The New Edition To Conform To The New Language Standard Called Ml97. He Offers Both An Accurate Step-by-step Tutorial To Ml Programming And A Comprehensive Reference To Advanced Features, As Well As The Only Book That Focuses On The Popular Sml/nj Implementation. The Material Is Arranged For Use In Sophomore Through Graduate Classes Or For Self-study. The Text Assumes No Previous Knowledge Of Ml Or Functional Programming, And Can Be Used To Teach Ml As A First Programming Language. Annotation C. By Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

This highly accessible introduction to the fundamentals of ML is presented by computer science educator and author, Jeffrey D. Ullman. The primary change in the Second Edition is that it has been thoroughly revised and reorganized to conform to the new language standard called ML97. This is the first book that offers both an accurate step-by-step tutorial to ML programming and a comprehensive reference to advanced features. It is the only book that focuses on the popular SML/NJ implementation. The material is arranged for use in sophomore through graduate level classes or for self-study. This text assumes no previous knowledge of ML or functional programming, and can be used to teach ML as a first programming language. It is also an excellent supplement or reference for programming language concepts, functional programming, or compiler courses. For sophomore through graduate level courses covering an introduction to the fundamentals of ML programming or as a supplement for programming languages, functional programming, or compiler courses. Written by renowned computer science educator and researcher Jeffrey Ullman, this text assumes no previous knowledge of ML or functional programming. This second edition has been heavily revised and updated using ML 97. This is the first book that offers BOTH a highly accessible, step-by-step introductory tutorial on ML programming and a complete explanation of advanced features. The author uses a wide variety of program examples to show how ML can be used in a variety of applications. More sophisticated programs and advanced concepts make this book usable in a number of courses for self-study or class discussion.