Kurzbeschreibung:

The real challenge of programming isnt learning a languages syntax its 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 readers what other introductory books often ignore: how to Think Like a Programmer. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept such as classes, pointers, and recursion and illustrates how you can apply these tools to real problems in innovative ways. Youll learn techniques for organizing your thoughts, strategies to apply to particular types of problems, and ways you can avoid the frustration that often accompanies especially tricky challenges.Youll 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 memoryThough the books 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.