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Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
Contributor(s): Spraul, V. Anton (Author)
ISBN: 1593274246     ISBN-13: 9781593274245
Publisher: No Starch Press
OUR PRICE:   $31.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2012
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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
 
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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).