Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving Contributor(s): Spraul, V. Anton (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593274246 ISBN-13: 9781593274245 Publisher: No Starch Press OUR PRICE: $31.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Programming - Algorithms - Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General - Computers | Programming Languages - C++ |
Dewey: 005.1 |
LCCN: 2012020396 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The real challenge of programming isn't learning a language's syntax--it's learning to creatively solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-a-kind text, author V. Anton Spraul breaks down the ways that programmers solve problems and teaches you what other introductory books often ignore: how to Think Like a Programmer. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, like classes, pointers, and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughout challenge you to apply your knowledge. You'll also learn how to: -Split problems into discrete components to make them easier to solve -Make the most of code reuse with functions, classes, and libraries -Pick the perfect data structure for a particular job -Master more advanced programming tools like recursion and dynamic memory -Organize your thoughts and develop strategies to tackle particular types of problems Although the book's examples are written in C++, the creative problem-solving concepts they illustrate go beyond any particular language; in fact, they often reach outside the realm of computer science. As the most skillful programmers know, writing great code is a creative art--and the first step in creating your masterpiece is learning to Think Like a Programmer. |
Contributor Bio(s): Spraul, V. Anton: - V. Anton Spraul has taught introductory programming and computer science for more than 15 years. This book is a distillation of the techniques he has used and honed over many one-on-one sessions with struggling programers. He is also the author of Computer Science Made Simple (Broadway). |