{"product_id":"the-creative-programmer-9781633439054","title":"The Creative Programmer","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Wouter Groeneveld\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Manning Publications\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Manning Publications\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Software Development \u0026amp; Engineering - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProgramming is a creative act. These techniques will help you maximize the power of creativity to improve your software and your satisfaction in creating it.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Creative Programmer\u003c\/i\u003e you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe seven dimensions of creativity in software engineering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scientific understanding of creativity and how it translates to programming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActionable advice and thinking exercises that will make you a better programmer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInnovative communication skills for working more efficiently on a team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreative problem-solving techniques for tackling complex challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Creative Programmer\u003c\/i\u003e you'll learn the processes and habits of highly creative individuals and discover how you can build creativity into your programming practice. This fascinating new book introduces the seven domains of creative problem solving and teaches practical techniques that apply those principles to software development. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHand-drawn illustrations, reflective thought experiments, and brain-tickling example problems help you get your creative juices flowing--you'll even be able to track your progress against a scientifically validated Creative Programming Problem Solving Test. Before you know it, you'll be thinking up new and novel ways to tackle the big challenges of your projects. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForeword by Dr. Felienne Hermans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Technology \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike composing music, starting a business, or designing a marketing campaign, programming is a creative activity. And just like technical skills, creativity can be learned and improved with practice! This thought-provoking book details practical methods to turn creativity into more effective problem solving, higher productivity, and better software. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Creative Programmer \u003c\/i\u003eexplores seven dimensions of creativity in software engineering--technical knowledge, collaboration, constraints, critical thinking, curiosity, a creative state of mind, and creative techniques. As you read, you'll apply insights about creativity from other disciplines to the challenges of software development. Numerous relevant examples and exercises drive each lesson home. You'll especially enjoy the unique Creative Programming Problem Solving Test that helps you assess how creative you've been with a programming task. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scientific understanding of creativity and how it translates to programming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice and exercises that will help you become a creative programmer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInnovative communication skills for working more efficiently on a team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreative problem-solving techniques for tackling complex challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Reader\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor programmers of all skill levels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWouter Groeneveld\u003c\/b\u003e is a software engineer and computer science education researcher at KU Leuven, where he researches the importance of creativity in software engineering.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1 The creative road ahead\u003cbr\u003e 2 Technical knowledge\u003cbr\u003e 3 Communication\u003cbr\u003e 4 Constraints\u003cbr\u003e 5 Critical thinking\u003cbr\u003e 6 Curiosity\u003cbr\u003e 7 Creative state of mind\u003cbr\u003e 8 Creative techniques\u003cbr\u003e 9 Final thoughts on creativity","brand":"Manning Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45032795340951,"sku":"9781633439054","price":4460.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781633439054.webp?v=1768543032","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-creative-programmer-9781633439054","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}