Think like a Programmer
An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
by V. Anton Spraul
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"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"--
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COMPUTERS / Programming / General, Computer programming, COMPUTERS / Programming / Algorithms, Problem solving, Creative thinking, COMPUTERS / Programming Languages / C++, COMPUTERS / Software Development & Engineering / General, Computers and IT, Programmering, Programming Languages, COMPUTERS, Programming, C++, General, Software Development & Engineering, Algorithms, Problem solving, data processing| Edition | Availability |
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Think like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
2012, No Starch Press
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1593274246 9781593274245
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"Do you struggle to write programs, even though you think you understand programming languages?"
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