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Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
V. Anton Spraul
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Description for Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
Paperback. "Think Like a Programmer" teaches readers how to solve problems systematically, offering numerous techniques and examples designed to demonstrate how to organize thoughts, discover solutions, and find strategies to solve certain classes of problems. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 612. 233 pages, illustrations. "Think Like a Programmer" teaches readers how to solve problems systematically, offering numerous techniques and examples designed to demonstrate how to organize thoughts, discover solutions, and find strategies to solve certain classes of problems. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: UMA. Dimension: 235 x 179 x 19. Weight: 502.
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, ... Read more
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, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
No Starch Press
Number of pages
233
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
San Francisco, United States
ISBN
9781593274245
SKU
V9781593274245
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Ref
99-14
About V. Anton Spraul
V. Anton Spraul has taught introductory programming and computer science for more than 15 years. He is the author of Computer Science Made Simple (Broadway) and How Software Works (No Starch Press). He offers advice for beginning programmers in his series "Learning to Program: A Guide" on his website (http://www.vantonspraul.com).
Reviews for Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
"The author is obviously very knowledgeable and experienced with teaching hard concepts to new learners and this shows in his no-nonsense, down-to-earth but enjoyable writing style." —Adrian Woodhead, Slashdot "Spraul has taught intro computer science classes for over fifteen years and it shows. He does a great job showing the theory using concrete examples, and rightfully puts a great ... Read more