Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving

by V. Anton Spraul

all good programmers can solve problems.

Learning programming syntax, reading programs, memorizing elements of an application programming interface—these are mostly analytical “left brain” activities. Writing an original program using previously learned tools and skills is a creative “right brain” activity.

Problems include constraints, unbreakable rules about the problem or the way in which the problem must be solved.