An Introduction to the Analysis of Algorithms - Softcover

Michael, Soltys

 
9789814271400: An Introduction to the Analysis of Algorithms
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9814271403 ISBN 13: 9789814271400
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, 2009

Synopsis

This textbook covers the mathematical foundations of the analysis of algorithms. The gist of the book is how to argue, without the burden of excessive formalism, that a given algorithm does what it is supposed to do. The two key ideas of the proof of correctness, induction and invariance, are employed in the framework of pre/post-conditions and loop invariants. The algorithms considered are the basic and traditional algorithms of computer science, such as Greedy, Dynamic and Divide & Conquer. In addition, two classes of algorithms that rarely make it into introductory textbooks are discussed. Randomized algorithms, which are now ubiquitous because of their applications to cryptography; and Online algorithms, which are essential in fields as diverse as operating systems (caching, in particular) and stock-market predictions. This self-contained book is intended for undergraduate students in computer science and mathematics.

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From the Back Cover

This textbook covers the mathematical foundations of the analysis of algorithms. The gist of the book is how to argue, without the burden of excessive formalism, that a given algorithm does what it is supposed to do. The two key ideas of the proof of correctness, induction and invariance, are employed in the framework of pre/post-conditions and loop invariants.

The algorithms considered are the basic and traditional algorithms of computer science, such as Greedy, Dynamic and Divide & Conquer. In addition, two classes of algorithms that rarely make it into introductory textbooks are discussed. Randomized algorithms, which are now ubiquitous because of their applications to cryptography; and Online algorithms, which are essential in fields as diverse as operating systems (caching, in particular) and stock-market predictions.

This self-contained book is intended for undergraduate students in computer science and mathematics.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9814271403
ISBN 13 
9789814271400
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
150