Web Resources

Support/Web Resource Links

99 Bottles of Beer: www.99-bottles-of-beer.net. The lyrics for this well-known song have been programmed in over 900 programming languages on this site so far, and the list continues to grow. Students can browse the languages list or search for a specific language, then compare the code or submit their own code.

Gamelan: www.gamelan.com. Focusing on the Java programming language, this site provides news, tutorials, and discussion forums.

SourceForge.Net: http://sourceforge.net. This Open Source software development Web site provides access to a multitude of Open Source applications and coding projects.

Learn The Net: www.learnthenet.com. Aptly named, Learn the Net attempts to help visitors learn how to use the Internet by providing tutorials, articles, quizzes, and games.

Webmonkey: www.webmonkey.com. A useful resource for Web developers, the Webmonkey site provides three levels of tutorials and resources, ranging from beginners to masters.

ACM, Association for Computing Machinery: www.acm.org. As the first society in computing, the ACM provides resources such as publications, conferences, and career information for professionals and students.

Computerjobs.com: www.computerjobs.com. Visitors can use this site to search for a job in the IT field, post their résumé, or explore career resources.

ACM Student Member Center: www.acm.org/membership/student. The student member page for the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) provides information about the first society in computing, news and updates, membership opportunities, and career resources.

RoboLab-online: www.robolabonline.com. Visit the UK-based RoboLab site for online simulations of this programming software or sign up for a free trial. For additional information, visit www.lego.com and search for RoboLab, then download the software, demos, or sample programs.

FIRST LEGO League International: www.firstlegoleague.org. This site encourages students to learn about math, science, and technology by creating robots from LEGO and entering them in competitions. Site visitors can learn about the challenges for current and previous years and form or join a team. Team members can access forums and resources for additional information.

Alice: www.alice.org. Alice is a free open-source programming language geared toward beginning programming students. Visitors to the site can download the program, obtain information and technical help, and join the Alice community for even more interaction.

Additional Links

Technology in Action Companion Web Site: www.prenhall.com/techinaction . Here you’ll find additional resources to support and supplement chapter topics, including an Online Study Guide and Web Research Projects.

24x7 Pearson Product Support: http://247.prenhall.com. Use this site to obtain help by phone, e-mail, or chat, or explore the knowledge base to find answers right on the site.

Extreme Programming: www.extremeprogramming.org. Visit this site to learn more about what extreme programming is, when and how it should be used, and how to get started.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm. Part of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this site allows visitors to explore various career paths and obtain information about education requirements, job prospects, and salary potential.

Webopedia: www.webopedia.com. Use this free online dictionary to find the meanings of computer and Internet terms, such as macro or algorithm. The explanations are often accompanied by practical examples or diagrams.

ProgrammingTutorials.com: www.programmingtutorials.com. This site offers a number of free tutorials for various programming languages and includes a discussion board for programming questions and topics.