Think Like a Programmer : An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving

V. Anton Spraul

ISBN 10: 1593274246 / ISBN 13: 9781593274245

Published by Random House LLC US Sep 2012, 2012

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Neuware - 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 problemsAlthough 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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• Title: Think Like a Programmer : An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
• Publisher: Random House LLC US Sep 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593274246
• ISBN 13: 9781593274245
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 233W x 175H x 17D millimeters 233 millimeters width by 175 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 498 grams

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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...

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