Essential Concepts in Computer Science

Think about your favorite computer program or smartphone app. Do you know how it was made? In this book, readers will learn about the work that goes into creating the software we use every day. Exciting fact boxes and sidebars add depth to the text with additional information about the software design process. Readers will gain an understanding of the various steps of the software development life cycle. They''ll also be introduced to famous software architects and STEM concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards throughout the text.