Algorithms For Dummies

von John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron

448 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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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.

• Themen: Informatik und Informationstechnologie Informatik
• ISBN: 9781119869986
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.06.2022
• Größe: 233 x 189 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc