Beginning Programming All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies

So you want to be a programmer? Or maybe you just want to be ableto make your computer do what YOU want for a change? Maybe youenjoy the challenge of identifying a problem and solving it. Ifprogramming intrigues you for whatever reason, BeginningProgramming All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is likehaving a starter programming library all in one handy, if beefy,book. In this practical guide, you'll find out about compiling,algorithms, best practices, debugging your programs, and much more.The concepts are illustrated in several different programminglanguages, so you'll get a feel for the variety of languagesand the needs they fill. Seven minibooks cover: * Getting started * Programming basics * Data structures * Algorithms * Web programming * Programming language syntax * Applications Beginning Programming All-In-One Desk Reference ForDummies shows you how to decide what you want your program todo, turn your instructions into "machine language" thatthe computer understands, use programming best practices, explorethe "how" and "why" of data structuring,and more. You'll even get a look into various applicationslike database management, bioinformatics, computer security, andartificial intelligence. Soon you'll realize that --wow! You're a programmer! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.