Think Like a Programmer--New from No Starch Press

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Think Like a Programmer--New from No Starch Press
An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving

San Francisco, CA, July 31, 2012--There are plenty of resources out there that effectively teach
programming languages. But the real challenge of programming isn't learning a language's
syntax--it's learning to creatively solve problems in order to build something great.

In "Think Like a Programmer" (No Starch Press, August 2012, 256 pp., $34.95, ISBN 9781593274245),
author V. Anton Spraul breaks down the ways 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, or recursion--and illustrates how to apply
the tool to real problems in innovative ways. Readers will learn techniques for organizing their
thoughts, strategies to apply to particular types of problems, and ways they can avoid the
frustration that often accompanies especially tricky challenges.

"Knowing how to write code is very different from knowing how to solve real-world programming
challenges," said No Starch Press founder Bill Pollock. "The complaint we hear from students and
working programmers is that their training is strong on theory, but weak on practice. 'Think Like a
Programmer' promises to help bridge that gap."

"Think Like a Programmer" will teach readers 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

As the most skillful programmers know, writing great code is a creative art--and the first step in
creating a masterpiece is learning to "Think Like a Programmer."

For more information or to request a review copy of "Think Like a Programmer," contact Jessica
Miller at No Starch Press (nostarchpr@oreilly.com, +1.415.863.9900, x110) or visit
www.nostarch.com.

About the Author
V. Anton Spraul has taught introductory programming and computer science for more than 15 years.
This book is a distillation of the techniques he has used and honed over many one-on-one sessions
with struggling programmers. He is also the author of Computer Science Made Simple (Broadway).

V. Anton Spraul is available for radio, TV, print, and online interviews. Please contact
jessica@nostarch.com.

Additional Resources
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Index (PDF):
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Think Like a Programmer
Publisher: No Starch Press
By V. Anton Spraul
ISBN: 9781593274245, $34.95
August 2012, 256 pp.
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