Smalltalk: Getting The Message (Smalltalk Tutorial)

Posted 25 Sep 2007 by Chronos (Journeyer)

I've published a new Smalltalk tutorial: Smalltalk: Getting The Message

The tutorial takes a different approach than other programming language tutorials I have seen.

Firstly, the tutorial does not assume that the reader knows the syntax of any particular programming language, although it does assume that the reader either knows how to program, or at least that he is comfortable with the relevant mathematics and foundational concepts.

Secondly, the tutorial first explains the computational model of Smalltalk, before presenting any Smalltalk syntax.

Thirdly, the tutorial takes a bottom-up approach to the presentation of Smalltalk syntax, starting with lexical tokens and ending with method declarations.

Finally, the tutorial stresses the importance of messages above all else, and shows how and why those who have attempted to copy Smalltalk in other programming languages failed to "get the message."

Constructive criticism, suggested rewordings to improve clarity, and requests that additional information be included or that additional topics be covered, are encouraged. Such requests should be sent to the author, Alan L. Lovejoy, at the following e-mail address: smalltalk-tutorial (at) alan-lovejoy (dot) net.

Enjoy!

Link: http://www.chronos-st.org/Smalltalk-Getting-the-Message.html

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