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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, 2e: 1.2

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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, 2e: 1.2

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, 2e: 1.2 ⇡ 1.2 Procedures and the Processes They Generate We have now considered the elements of programming: We have used primitive arithmetic operations, we have combined these operations, and we have abstracted these composite operations by defining them as compound procedures. But that is not enough to enable us to say that we know how to program. Our situation is analogous to that of someone who has learned the rules for how the pieces move in chess but knows nothing of typical openings, tactics, or strategy. Like the novice chess player,

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