V. Anton Spraul

Think Like a Programmer (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving

• Format: ePub

Produktdetails

• Verlag: No Starch Press
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. August 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781593274566
• Artikelnr.: 52675068

Autorenporträt

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).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Chapter 1: Strategies for Problem Solving
Chapter 2: Pure Puzzles
Chapter 3: Solving Problems with Arrays
Chapter 4: Solving Problems with Pointers and Dynamic Memory
Chapter 5: Solving Problems with Classes
Chapter 6: Solving Problems with Recursion
Chapter 7: Solving Problems with Code Reuse
Chapter 8: Thinking Like a Programmer
Index

Rezensionen

"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 deal of emphasis on programming exercises to strengthen the concepts."
Ariane Coffin, Wired.com's GeekMom

"The combination of conceptual overview and common problem-solving techniques that are applicable to many applications make this a particularly feasible way to supplement or review programming skills while learning a systematic approach to problem solving."
Choice Magazine

"This is one of the most helpful books I've read, due to the fact that it guides you towards designing a system for yourself, as opposed to encouraging a mindset where there can be only one correct method."
Lucas Westermann, Full Circle Magazine

"The book is well-written, with tons of excellent advice and solid, well-thought-out examples. If you re willing to devote some time to studying the material, you ll soon find yourself equipped with an impressive array of problem-solving strategies and, maybe, a new outlook on programming."
Phil Bull, author of the official Ubuntu documentation

"I guarantee if you work through the entire book you will stretch your brain."
David Bolton, About.com C/C++/C#

"I would definitely recommend this book as a companion to whatever text is used to introduce [new students] to programming and/or program logic."
Joe Saur, The ACM's Software Engineering Notes Magazine

"[V. Anton Spraul's] advice is simple, straightforward, and practical. It's an easy and valuable read."
James Powell, Enterprise Systems

"I highly recommend Think Like a Programmer to anyone who wants to hone their creative problem-solving skills or to anyone who has learned to program, but doesn't feel that they fully understand the concepts."
Robert Perkins, Game Vortex

"This is definitely a book that I would use in teaching programming to others."
Stephen Chapman, Ask Felgall