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Currently used at many colleges, universities, and high schools, this handson introduction to computer science is ideal for people with little or no programming experience. The goal of this concise book is not just to teach you Java, but to help you think like a computer scientist. Youll learn how to programa useful skill by itselfbut youll also discover how to use programming as a means to an end.Authors Allen Downey and Chris Mayfield start with the most basic concepts and gradually move into topics that are more complex, such as recursion and objectoriented programming. Each brief chapter covers the material for one week of a college course and includes exercises to help you practice what youve learned. Learn one concept at a time: tackle complex topics in a series of small steps with examples Understand how to formulate problems, think creatively about solutions, and write programs clearly and accurately Determine which development techniques work best for you, and practice the important skill of debugging Learn relationships among input and output, decisions and loops, classes and methods, strings and arrays Work on exercises involving word games, graphics, puzzles, and playing cards
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'How to Think Like a Computer Scientist' provides a solid foundation for anyone getting started in programming. The writing is straightforward, and I appreciate the focus on problem-solving. Definitely worth reading!
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Aisha Patel
Good resource but a bit dense
This book definitely has a lot of valuable info, but I found some sections quite dense and hard to follow. It’s helpful, but I wish it had more examples to illustrate concepts. Still, it’s a decent guide for aspiring programmers.
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Tomás Rojas
Not what I expected
I thought this book would be more hands-on with coding exercises, but it reads more like a textbook. While the concepts are explained well, I just wanted something a little more interactive. Disappointed but I’ll try to work through it!
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Liam Chen
Great intro to computing concepts
I recently picked up 'How to Think Like a Computer Scientist' by Think Java, and it's been an eye-opener! The explanations are clear, which is perfect for beginners like me. If you’re new to programming, this book is a must-read!
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Sarah Johnson
Engaging and practical!
I bought this for my nephew who’s interested in coding, and he loves it! The mix of fun examples with computer science principles keeps him engaged. Think Java did a great job making it accessible for younger readers. Happy with this purchase!
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