The real challenge of programming isn t learning a language s syntax - it s learning to creativey solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-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 Programmer. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, ike classes, pointers and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughhout challange 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 problemsAlthough 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 ream 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.