Think Like a Programmer - An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving

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 .

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: V Anton Spraul, V. A. Spraul, V. Anton Spraul, Spraul V. Anton
• Editore: No Starch Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.04.2013
• EAN: 9781593274245
• ISBN: 978-1-59327-424-5
• Pagine: 256
• Dimensioni: 178 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Informatica, EDP > Linguaggi di programmazione; COMPUTERS / Programming / General, Programming Techniques, Program concepts / learning to program