Computational Thinking : a beginner's guide to problem-solving and programming

Computational thinking (CT) is a timeless, transferable skill that enables you to think more clearly and logically, as well as a way to solve specific problems. With this book you'll learn to apply computational thinking in the context of software development to give you a head start on the road to becoming an experienced and effective programmer. Beginning with the core ideas of computational thinking, with this book you'll build up an understanding of the practical problem-solving approach and explore how computational thinking aids good practice in programming, complete with a full guided example.|Extensive advertising and review coverage in the leading business and IT media, and direct mail campaigns targeting IT professionals, libraries, corporate customers and approximately 75,000 BCS members. Computational thinking (CT) is a timeless, transferable skill that enables you to think more clearly and logically, as well as a way to solve specific problems. Beginning with the core ideas of computational thinking, with this book you'll build up an understanding of the practical problem-solving approach and explore how computational thinking aids good practice in software development, giving you a head start on the road to becoming an effective programmer. Exercises are included at the end of every chapter, along with a full guided example at the end of the book. -- Back cover