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Fortran, the oldest high-level computer language, is well known for its traditional use as a procedural programming tool. However, with the advent of its 90 and 95 versions, Fortran was given the capability to support object-oriented programming (OOP) and parallel processing. Akin (mechanical engineering; computational and applied mathematics, Rice Univ.) explains how to make use of Fortran's new OOP features to produce reusable, efficient engineering applications. The text contains numerous code examples, with comparable code in both MATLAB and C++, facilitating the migration to Fortran from either language. These code examples, along with postscript files of the book's figures, are included on the accompanying CD-ROM. Exercises at the end of each chapter reinforce chapter concepts. An excellent introduction to object-oriented programming for those with experience or knowledge in other programming languages. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. S. Underwood University of West Alabama
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