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How to Solve it by Computer
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<p><i>How to Solve it by Computer</i> is a <a href="/facts/Computer_science/lN3pEyPz">computer science</a> book by R. G. Dromey, first published by <a href="/facts/Prentice-Hall/bynWAuat">Prentice-Hall</a> in 1982. It is occasionally used as a <a href="/facts/Textbook/9sunkH2y">textbook</a>, especially in India. </p><p>It is an introduction to the <i>why</i>s of <a href="/facts/Algorithms/fnl5NmRt">algorithms</a> and <a href="/facts/Data_structures/yNsNvL1I">data structures</a>. Features of the book: </p> <ol><li>The design factors associated with problems</li> <li>The creative process behind coming up with innovative solutions for algorithms and data structures</li> <li>The line of reasoning behind the constraints, factors and the design choices made.</li></ol> <p>The very fundamental algorithms portrayed by this book are mostly presented in <a href="/facts/Pseudocode/XgN19duK">pseudocode</a> and/or <a href="/facts/Pascal_/b3yvp8bF">Pascal</a> notation. </p>