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The document outlines the principles of Computational Thinking and its application in Java, emphasizing key concepts such as decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design. It covers Java basics, functions, recursion, object-oriented concepts, data structures, and algorithmic thinking, providing examples and code snippets. The conclusion highlights the importance of practice and real-world applications in enhancing problem-solving skills using Java.

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Computational Thinking Java Presentation

The document outlines the principles of Computational Thinking and its application in Java, emphasizing key concepts such as decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design. It covers Java basics, functions, recursion, object-oriented concepts, data structures, and algorithmic thinking, providing examples and code snippets. The conclusion highlights the importance of practice and real-world applications in enhancing problem-solving skills using Java.

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Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Introduction

- Welcome and Objectives

- What you will learn today:

- - What is Computational Thinking?

- - How to apply it in Java

- - Key topics and examples


Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

What is Computational Thinking?

- A problem-solving process with the following steps:

- 1. Decomposition - Breaking down problems

- 2. Pattern Recognition - Identifying similarities

- 3. Abstraction - Ignoring unnecessary details

- 4. Algorithm Design - Creating step-by-step solutions


Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Why Java for Problem Solving?

- Object-oriented language

- Rich standard library

- Popular in academics and industry

- Strong support for algorithmic problem solving


Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Java Basics Review

- Syntax, variables, and data types

- Operators and expressions

- Control statements (if, switch, loops)

- Input/output (Scanner class)

import java.util.Scanner;
Scanner sc = new Scanner(System.in);
int a = sc.nextInt();
System.out.println("Input: " + a);
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Functions and Recursion

- Defining and invoking methods

- Method parameters and return types

- Recursion: Base case and recursive case

- Examples: Factorial, Fibonacci

public static int factorial(int n) {


if (n <= 1) return 1;
return n * factorial(n - 1);
}
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Arrays and Strings

- Array basics: declaration, traversal

- Common algorithms: Search and Sort

- String manipulation: Substrings, Palindrome check

String str = "racecar";


boolean isPalindrome = str.equals(new StringBuilder(str).reverse().toString());
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Object-Oriented Concepts

- Class and Object

- Constructor, 'this' keyword

- Inheritance and Polymorphism

- Encapsulation and Abstraction

class Person {
String name;
Person(String name) {
this.name = name;
}
}
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Data Structures in Java

- Arrays vs ArrayList

- Stack and Queue (using LinkedList/ArrayDeque)

- HashMap and HashSet

Stack<Integer> stack = new Stack<>();


stack.push(10);
System.out.println(stack.peek());
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Algorithmic Thinking

- Greedy algorithms (e.g., Coin Change)

- Divide and Conquer (e.g., Merge Sort)

- Backtracking (e.g., N-Queens)

- Dynamic Programming (e.g., Fibonacci with memoization)

int fib(int n, int[] dp) {


if (n <= 1) return n;
if (dp[n] != 0) return dp[n];
return dp[n] = fib(n-1, dp) + fib(n-2, dp);
}
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Practice and Applications

- Use platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank

- Write clean, modular code

- Analyze time and space complexity

- Build mini-projects using OOP and algorithms


Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Conclusion

- Computational thinking improves problem-solving skills

- Java provides strong tools for implementing solutions

- Keep practicing and building real-world projects


Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Java

Q&A

- Open floor for any questions

- Share resources and practice tips

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