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.
Author: V. Anton Spraul
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: No Starch Press
Published: 08/12/2012
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781593274245
Language: English
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