Many programmers struggle to write programs, even though they understand their chosen programming language. Programming isn't about syntax--it's about problem solving, and all good programmers can solve problems. Unfortunately, most programming books focus on syntax and semantics, resulting in programmers who can't make the leap from reading programs to writing them. "Think Like a Programmer" bridges that gap, teaching 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. Programming, and especially problem solving, is a creative activity, and although this book won't tell anyone precisely what to do in a given circumstance, it will help readers develop their latent problem-solving abilities so that they will know what they should do. "Think Like a Programmer" is designed to help readers become the programmers they were meant to be.

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"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.

Paperback: 233 Pages Other Formats

Publisher: No Starch Press

Languages: English

ISBN-10: 1593274246

ISBN-13: 9781593274245

Product Dimensions: 9.29 x 7.04 x 1.10 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.08 ounces

Publication Date: August 2012

Author: V Anton Spraul

BISAC Categories:
Computers > Programming > Algorithms
Computers > Programming Languages > C++
Computers > Software Development & Engineering > General