Free ebookComplete Logic Programming Course for Beginners

Course Description

Welcome to the Complete Logic Programming Course for Beginners, an essential learning path in the Information Technology realm, specifically tailored to the Programming Logic subcategory. This comprehensive course is meticulously designed to transform novices into proficient logic programmers, immersing them in key aspects of this programming discipline through a wealth of information spread across 83 pages.

The journey begins with a critical Introduction to Logic Programming, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of what entails logical thinking in coding and how it forms the foundation of robust software development. Following this, you will dive into understanding the core of logic programming with a detailed look at Algorithms, offering insights into their creation, purpose, and functionality.

Grasping different Data Types is crucial in any programming endeavor. This course methodically covers various data types including Variables, Primitive Data Types, and Composite Data Types. You'll learn about the intricacies of declaring and assigning variables, utilizing arithmetic and logical operators, and employing conditional and repeating structures. Functions, arrays, strings, file manipulation, error handling, sorting and searching algorithms, along with the concept of recursion, will also be comprehensively addressed within this segment.

The next critical aspect involves a deep dive into Variables and Constants, focusing on their role and implementation in logic programming. Further, the importance of arithmetic and relational operators—along with their various nuances such as equality, inequality, and value comparisons—is elaborated, providing a strong foundational understanding that is essential for any budding programmer.

Understanding Logical Operators including the AND, OR, and NOT operators, and their precedence and application in different scenarios is also a crucial part of this course. Building on this, you will engage with Decision and Repetition Structures, mastering the implementation of IF, ELSE, FOR, and WHILE constructs in your code.

The mastery of Vectors and Matrices, as well as Functions and Procedures, and the principle of Recursion—a powerful technique in logic programming—will be thoroughly explored. You will also delve into String Manipulation, File and Stream handling, and the critical aspect of Exception and Error Handling.

A significant portion of the course is dedicated to Object Oriented Programming (OOP), unraveling throughout various facets of classes and objects including attributes, methods, constructors, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. This section not only elaborates the principles but also provides practical, hands-on examples to solidify your understanding.

The concepts of Inheritance, Polymorphism, and various encapsulation aspects are revisited in detail to reinforce the foundational knowledge necessary for any logic programmer. Furthermore, you will be introduced to essential Data Structures (Lists, Stacks, Queues), along with advanced topics such as Sorting and Search Algorithms, the Complexity of Algorithms, and branches of programming that deal with concurrency, parallelism, and distribution.

Embark on this educational journey to gain a holistic understanding of logic programming, mastering both the theoretical concepts and their practical applications, enabling you to solve complex programming challenges with confidence and expertise.