Algorithms for dummies

Mueller, John, 1958- author.

Book 2017

A primer for everyday people who are interested in algorithms and how they impact our digital lives. Based on the fact that we already live in a world where algorithms are behind most of the technology we use, this book offers eye-opening information on the pervasiveness and importance of this mathematical science -- how it plays out in our everyday digestion of news and entertainment, as well as in its influence on our social interactions and co...

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Computer algorithms

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ISBN:

9781119330493
1119330491

Description:

xii, 418 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

Getting started. Introducing algorithms ; Considering algorithm design ; Using python to work with algorithms ; Introducing python for algorithm programming ; Performing essential data manipulations using python
Understanding the need to sort and search. Structuring data ; Arranging and searching data
Exploring the world of graphs. Understanding graph basics ; Reconnecting the dots ; Discovering graph secrets ; Getting the right web page
Struggling with big data. Managing big data ; Parallelizing operations ; Compressing data
Challenging difficult problems. Working with greedy algorithms ; Relying on dynamic programming ; Using randomized algorithms ; Performing local serach ; Employing linear programming ; Considering heuristics
The part of tens. Ten algorithms that are changing the world ; Ten algorithmic problems yet to solve

Control Number:

2272655

Other Authors:

Massaron, Luca, author

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