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Main Authors: Mueller, John 1958- (Author), Massaron, Luca (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ John Wiley & Sons, Inc. [2022]
Edition:2nd edition.
Series:For dummies
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Links:https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/-/9781119869986/?ar
Summary:Your secret weapon to understanding--and using!--one of the most powerful influences in the world today From your Facebook News Feed to your most recent insurance premiums--even making toast!--algorithms play a role in virtually everything that happens in modern society and in your personal life. And while they can seem complicated from a distance, the reality is that, with a little help, anyone can understand--and even use--these powerful problem-solving tools! In Algorithms For Dummies, you'll discover the basics of algorithms, including what they are, how they work, where you can find them (spoiler alert: everywhere!), who invented the most important ones in use today (a Greek philosopher is involved), and how to create them yourself. You'll also find: Dozens of graphs and charts that help you understand the inner workings of algorithms Links to an online repository called GitHub for constant access to updated code Step-by-step instructions on how to use Google Colaboratory, a zero-setup coding environment that runs right from your browser Whether you're a curious internet user wondering how Google seems to always know the right answer to your question or a beginning computer science student looking for a head start on your next class, Algorithms For Dummies is the can't-miss resource you've been waiting for.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (448 pages).
ISBN:9781119869986