Description
Algorithms for the Adventurous is a thorough introduction to algorithms, which are sets of instructions that allow a computer to solve a problem and are key to the success of many of today's computer applications. Readers learn about many standard computer science algorithms including ones for searching, sorting, and optimization as well as newer ones used in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Readers also learn how to understand "real life" algorithms like how a baseball outfielder uses an algorithm to determine where to run to field a ball; how computers can beat humans at games like chess; how a chatbot can understand and respond to human speech; and how algorithms have been used throughout history. Readers need little more than high school math to understand an algorithm and the Python code needed to implement the algorithm -- all of which is introduced line-by-line in order to make the code as understandable as possible.
A fun yet thorough Python-based introduction to algorithms, which are sets of instructions that allow a computer to solve problems. The book tackles classic algorithms like searching, sorting, and optimization as well as those used in fields like machine learning and artificial intelligence.
About the Author
Bradford Tuckfield has a BS in math and a PhD related to economics. He has published papers in top scholarly journals in fields as diverse as mathematics, business management, and medicine. He's the founder of Kmbara, a data science consulting company, and has professional experience in a variety of industries. He has worked as a freelance writer about culture and public policy, with publications in National Affairs, Quillette, and The American Interest, besides other outlets.
Reviews
"This book is based entirely on learning math, but it does a really good job of changing how it's learned. Instead of trying to give you a dry math lecture, this book will tell a story with each of its chapters. This story based education ties real world problems and solutions with the algorithms that this book is trying to teach."
-Ian Mizer, Cloud Support Engineer
"An excellent self-discovery approach to learning algorithms."
-Ira Laefsky, Vine Voice
"A clear and concise introduction to algorithmic thinking. This is especially important in today's world where resolving processes using computers is far more important than ever before. Python is not the main focus of the book, more like the algorithmic language using which a variety of topics are explored. Top marks for content and style."
-Brian G. McEnery, Amazon Reviewer
"[This] book has been great about teaching you what you need to know to do each section! I'd recommend giving it a shot!"
-@ViolanteCode
Book Information
ISBN 9781718500686
Author Bradford Tuckfield
Format Paperback
Page Count 270
Imprint No Starch Press,US
Publisher No Starch Press,US
A fun yet thorough Python-based introduction to algorithms, which are sets of instructions that allow a computer to solve problems. The book tackles classic algorithms like searching, sorting, and optimization as well as those used in fields like machine learning and artificial intelligence.
About the Author
Bradford Tuckfield has a BS in math and a PhD related to economics. He has published papers in top scholarly journals in fields as diverse as mathematics, business management, and medicine. He's the founder of Kmbara, a data science consulting company, and has professional experience in a variety of industries. He has worked as a freelance writer about culture and public policy, with publications in National Affairs, Quillette, and The American Interest, besides other outlets.
Reviews
"This book is based entirely on learning math, but it does a really good job of changing how it's learned. Instead of trying to give you a dry math lecture, this book will tell a story with each of its chapters. This story based education ties real world problems and solutions with the algorithms that this book is trying to teach."
-Ian Mizer, Cloud Support Engineer
"An excellent self-discovery approach to learning algorithms."
-Ira Laefsky, Vine Voice
"A clear and concise introduction to algorithmic thinking. This is especially important in today's world where resolving processes using computers is far more important than ever before. Python is not the main focus of the book, more like the algorithmic language using which a variety of topics are explored. Top marks for content and style."
-Brian G. McEnery, Amazon Reviewer
"[This] book has been great about teaching you what you need to know to do each section! I'd recommend giving it a shot!"
-@ViolanteCode
Book Information
ISBN 9781718500686
Author Bradford Tuckfield
Format Paperback
Page Count 270
Imprint No Starch Press,US
Publisher No Starch Press,US
