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 problems

Although 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 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.