Description: The latest version of 'Programming in Ada' covers the full details of the core language Ada 2022 as approved by ISO in 2023, including new features that aid program proof and the efficient use of multicore architectures. The book is arranged in four parts. The first part introduces the key ideas to the newcomer with a working example illustrating the basic ideas. The algorithmic features, structural features such as OOP and multitasking, and details of the standard library and interaction with the external environment are all covered in subsequent parts. This comprehensive guide includes several working examples and is enhanced by a range of supplementary online materials, including a dozen complete executable programs, five of which illustrate important new features. 'Programming in Ada' is a must-have for anyone looking to learn Ada programming language, and will serve as a definitive reference for years to come.
Brief description: John Barnes was a founder member of the Ada design team and the software company Alsys UK. He gives occasional lectures on Ada and popular mathematics, and has authored 14 books, including 'Gems of Geometry' (2012) and 'Nice Numbers' (2016).
Review Quotes: 'This new revision of 'Programming In Ada' will ensure that it remains the essential companion of any Ada practitioner. It is a useful guide that brings to life the more formal language of the 'Ada Reference Manual'. As one has come to expect of John's work, it includes many practical examples which will no doubt go on to be used as templates for much real code.' Jeff Cousins, CEng FIET, Member and past Chair of the Ada Rapporteur Group