Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781119869986
- ISBN-10: 1119869986
- Publisher: For Dummies
- Publish Date: May 2022
- Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
- Page Count: 448
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