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Problem solving with C++ : the object of programming

by Walter Savitch

Enables readers to efficiently master the fundamentals of C++ and object-oriented programming, while imparting skills that are valuable with virtually any contemporary programming language. Writing in a friendly, highly motivational style, Walter Savitch begins with an overview

Accession 9780321268655 ISBN 9780321268655 Publisher Addison-Wesley

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1. **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)**
At the heart of the book is the philosophy that programs should be structured around objects and classes rather than procedures alone. Savitch introduces classes early and builds on them progressively, teaching students to think in terms of encapsulation, data abstraction, and modular design from the very beginning.

The book's central argument is: organizing code around real-world objects produces software that is easier to understand, maintain, and extend.

Connect to books about: OOP design principles, design patterns, software architecture, Java/Python programming.

2. **Computational Problem Solving & Algorithmic Thinking**
The book frames C++ not merely as a language to learn, but as a vehicle for developing rigorous problem-solving habits. Students are trained to break down complex problems systematically before writing a single line of code — a skill transferable to any programming language or discipline.

The book's central argument is: learning to program is inseparable from learning to think algorithmically and logically about problems.

Connect to books about: algorithms and data structures, discrete mathematics, computational thinking, logic and reasoning.

3. **Procedural Abstraction & Modular Design**
A major theme is the decomposition of programs into well-defined, reusable functions — a technique known as procedural abstraction. The book dedicates substantial coverage to top-down design, function definitions, and the separation of tasks across modules, building toward clean, maintainable code.

The book's central argument is: breaking a program into independent, single-purpose functions makes software easier to write, test, and debug.

Connect to books about: software engineering, clean code, refactoring, functional programming.

4. **Memory Management & Low-Level Computing**
Unlike higher-level languages, C++ exposes the programmer to the machine underneath — pointers, memory addresses, dynamic allocation, and the distinction between stack and heap. The book treats memory not as an abstract concept but as a tangible resource the programmer must consciously manage.

The book's central argument is: a true understanding of programming requires understanding how data is stored, referenced, and released in memory.

Connect to books about: computer architecture, operating systems, systems programming, embedded systems.

5. **Data Structures & Abstract Data Types**
The book introduces foundational data structures — arrays, strings, vectors, and through templates and the STL, more generalized containers. These are presented not just as syntactic features but as principled ways of organizing and accessing data.

The book's central argument is: choosing the right data structure is as important as writing correct code — both shape how efficiently a program solves its problem.

Connect to books about: data structures and algorithms, database design, computer science fundamentals.

6. **Software Correctness: Testing & Debugging**
A dedicated strand running throughout the book addresses how programs fail and how to find and fix those failures. Testing and debugging are treated as first-class activities in the development process, not afterthoughts.

The book's central argument is: writing code and verifying code are equally essential skills — a program that has not been tested has not been finished.

Connect to books about: software testing, test-driven development, software quality assurance, agile development.

7. **Generics, Templates & Code Reusability**
The book covers C++ templates and the Standard Template Library (STL), exploring how code can be written once and applied to many different data types. This is one of C++'s most powerful features and a gateway to understanding generic programming as a paradigm.

The book's central argument is: well-designed generic code eliminates redundancy and scales elegantly across a wide range of use cases.

Connect to books about: generic programming, advanced C++, functional programming, API design.

8. **CS Education & Pedagogical Approaches to Programming**
As a textbook explicitly designed for beginning programmers, the book itself is an artifact of how computer science is taught. Savitch's choices — early classes, worked examples, self-tests, flexible chapter ordering — reflect deliberate theories about how novices learn to code.

The book's central argument is: the sequence and framing in which programming concepts are introduced profoundly shapes how deeply and durably students understand them.

Connect to books about: computer science education, pedagogy, computational literacy, curriculum design.

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