Teaching multiparadigm programming based on object-oriented experiences

Abstract

Multiparadigm programming is an emerging practice in computer technology. Coexistence of object-oriented, generic and functional techniques can better handle variability of projects. The present paper gives an overview of teaching multiparadigm programming approach through typical language concepts, tools in higher education. Students learning multiparadigm-oriented subjects would gain considerable expertise, which is highly needed by the industrial side in large-scale application development.

Elements of Multiparadigm Programming in Scala

“…We focus on a common subset of the artifacts and dependencies of two programming paradigms, namely object-oriented (OOP) and functional paradigms (FP). We have chosen these as they are both separately and independently gaining popularity in scientific and industrial applications [97] and Scala supports the mixture of them.…”

Programación multiparadigma como estrategia de aprendizaje de los lenguajes de programación en ingeniería de sistemas [Multiparadigm programming as a strategy for learning programming languages in Systems Engineering]

“…Actualmente se cuenta con entornos de desarrollo que permiten aplicar cualquier modelo de programación sin tener que aprender o utilizar otros lenguajes, ejemplo de ello es Mozart-Oz (Mozart, s.f. ), de igual en otros lenguajes se dispone de librerías o módulos adicionales para cumplir con este objetivo (Porkoláb & Zsók, 2006). Apropiar un lenguaje de programación multiparadigma en la formación de los ingenieros de sistemas llevaría a fortalecer el estudio de las diferentes metodologías de programación en lugar de dedicar basto tiempo determinado.…”