{"product_id":"algorithms-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Algorithms for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Paul Mueller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLuca Massaron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour secret weapon to understanding--and using!--one of the most powerful influences in the world today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 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!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAlgorithms For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDozens of graphs and charts that help you understand the inner workings of algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to an online repository called GitHub for constant access to updated code\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions on how to use Google Colaboratory, a zero-setup coding environment that runs right from your browser\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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, \u003ci\u003eAlgorithms For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the can't-miss resource you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeel the algorithm and join the data dance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlgorithms are everywhere--in your web browser, your music app, the grocery store checkout, and possibly even in your car. \u003ci\u003eAlgorithms For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will show you what they're doing and how you can do it, too. You'll learn to manipulate and structure data, build graphs using Python\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e programming language, and use basic programming techniques to make your algorithms run more smoothly. You might not be able to write an algorithm for a self-driving car or for a virtual assistant...but then again, maybe you will, with the solid foundation you'll build in this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreate algorithms the easy way with the Python\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical real-world algorithm uses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaches to solving difficult problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline access to code\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorld-famous algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on working with big data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover practical algorithm history\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e John Mueller\u003c\/b\u003e has published more than 100 books on technology, data, and programming. John has a website and blog where he writes articles on technology and offers assistance alongside his published books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuca Massaron\u003c\/b\u003e is a data scientist specializing in insurance and finance. A Google Developer Expert in machine learning, he has been involved in quantitative analysis and algorithms since 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.8 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 03, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759493742880,"sku":"9781119869986","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9709901d3168f9ba8eb1da7f901be85e.webp?v=1780154415","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/algorithms-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}