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Teaching Introductory Programming to IS Students: Java Problems and Pitfalls

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Pendergast, Mark O. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2006

This paper examines the impact the use of the Java programming language has had on the way our students learn to program and the success they achieve. The importance of a properly constructed first course in programming cannot be overstated. A course well experienced will leave students with good programming habits, the ability to learn on their…

Descriptors: Programming Languages, Active Learning, Programming, Introductory Courses