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Re: Modula2 <-- Pacsal

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From: Ralph Harris
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 1989 23:02
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We used Modula-2 to teach our Data Structures class, and the Dean
is considering using it to replace pascal.  Although I've found that I like
Modula-2 better than pascal, and it is my choice among the structure languages,
it can take a little more effort to learn.  Going from pascal to M2 was
difficult due to their simularities, I'd wonder why my perfectly good pascal
syntax was creating M2 errors.  Personally, I'd suggest teaching it.  The
ability to modularize programs and their data structures the way you can
with M2 makes it a good teaching tool, and its close enough to pascal
for people to make the switch without too much heatache.  We even used
a Data Structure text book that used M2 code for its examples.
You might also want to talk to my Data Structure teacher/Computer Sci. Dean:

Darrell Turnidge
College of Arts & Sciences
Kent State University
Kent, OH   44243
                                                             Ralph Harris
                                                    Computer Science Major
                                                    Kent State University
                                                    rharris@kentvm
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