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Think like a programmer
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- Book Synopsis
- Rewire your brainExamples in this book are written in C++, but will improve your ability to think like a programmer in any language.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 solveMake the most of code reuse with functions, classes, and librariesPick the perfect data structure for a particular jobMaster more advanced programming tools like recursion and dynamic memoryOrganize 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.
- About The Author
- 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).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781593274245
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- No Starch Press, (08 January 2012)
- Number of Pages
- 256
- Weight
- 502 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 178 x 22 mm
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