Prolog++ The Power of Object-Oriented and Logic Programming

By Chris Moss

Appeared in Volume 7/4, November 1994

Keywords: OOP.

Prolog++ follows a pattern adopted by languages such as Objective-C (more clearly than C++) in making objects an extra layer on top of a basic language. Prolog++ compiles into standard Prolog and therefore has the advantages of portability across compilers and not disturbing the considerable expertise in the efficient compilation of Prolog. Most of the examples in the book were tested on a Macintosh computer, using the excellent programming environment provided by LPA. Special offers of low-cost Prolog++ compilers are available with the book for Macintosh or PCs.

The book is aimed at several audiences: it can be used by practical programmers who have a background in object-oriented techniques, or in logic programming, or by those for whom both of these concepts are a mystery. No prior knowledge of either is assumed and a self- contained introduction to Prolog is provided. It could also be used as a second or third year undergraduate or a graduate textbook. For this reason exercises are provided in all the core chapters.

A summary of the contents:

Chapter 1: Object Oriented Programming
Chapter 2: A Prolog Primer
Chapter 3: Declarative Prolog++ Programming
Chapter 4: Dynamic Prolog++
Chapter 5: Graphical User Interfaces
Chapter 6: Program Design
Chapter 7: Objects - the way ahead
Appendix A: Prolog++ Syntax
Appendix B: German Verb example
Appendix C: The eight queens problem

312pp. June 1994. ISBN 0-201-56507-2.

Price: (UK) 21.95 sterling.

Addison-Wesley

For more information, contact:

Chris Moss
Dept. of Computing
Imperial College
180 Queens Gate
London SW7 2BZ, UK
Tel: +44 71 594 8220
Email: cdsm@doc.ic.ac.uk