Real-World Algorithms: A Beginner's Guide

by Panos Louridas

An introduction to algorithms for readers with no background in advanced mathematics or computer science, emphasizing examples and real-world problems.

Algorithms are what we do in order not to have to do something. Algorithms consist of instructions to carry out tasks--usually dull, repetitive ones. Starting from simple building blocks, computer algorithms enable machines to recognize and produce speech, translate texts, categorize and summarize...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262035707
• ISBN13: 9780262035705
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher