Think Like a Programmer

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The real challenge of programming isnP#39;t learning a languageP#39;s syntaxP#8212;itP#39;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 Plt;iPgt;Think Like a ProgrammerPlt;/iPgt;. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, like classes, pointers, and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughout challenge you to apply your knowledge.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;YouP#39;ll also learn how to:Plt;brPgt;P#8211;Split problems into discrete components to make them easier to solvePlt;brPgt;P#8211;Make the most of code reuse with functions, classes, and librariesPlt;brPgt;P#8211;Pick the perfect data structure for a particular jobPlt;brPgt;P#8211;Master more advanced programming tools like recursion and dynamic memoryPlt;brPgt;P#8211;Organize your thoughts and develop strategies to tackle particular types of problemsPlt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Although the bookP#39;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 artP#8212;and the first step in creating your masterpiece is learning to Plt;iPgt;Think Like a ProgrammerPlt;/iPgt;.