Functional game programming in Java-based CS1

Authors:
Stephen Bloch;Lee Stemkoski
Affiliations:
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY;Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2013

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Abstract

We describe our experiences teaching CS1 with a strong emphasis on graphics, animation, and game programming, using a predominantly functional programming style. We discuss the advantages of this approach, even in a language (Java) not normally associated with functional programming.