KEY MESSAGE:Starting Out with Programming Logic and Designis a language-independent introductory programming book that orients students to programming concepts and logic without assuming any previous programming experience. In the successful, accessible style of Tony Gaddisrs" best-selling texts, useful examples and detail-oriented explanations allow students to become comfortable with fundamental concepts and logical thought processes used in programming without the complication of language syntax. Students gain confidence in their program design skills to transition into more comprehensive programming courses. Introduction to Computers and Programming; Input, Processing, and Output; Modules; Decision Structures and Boolean Logic; Repetition Structures; Functions; Input Validation; Arrays; Sorting and Searching Arrays; Files; Menu Driven Programming; Recursion; Object-Oriented Programming; GUI Applications and Event-Driven Programming. For all readers interested in programming logic and introductory programming.