num_pages: 233
description: 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 syntaxit'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 artand the first step in creating your masterpiece is learning to Think Like a Programmer.
language: English
title: Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
publisher: No Starch Press