Essential Algorithms: A Practical Approach to Computer Algorithms

Stephens, Rod

ISBN 10: 1118612108 / ISBN 13: 9781118612101

Published by Wiley, 2013

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1118612108I4N00

Synopsis:

A friendly and accessible introduction to the most useful algorithms

Computer algorithms are the basic recipes for programming. Professional programmers need to know how to use algorithms to solve difficult programming problems. Written in simple, intuitive English, this book describes how and when to use the most practical classic algorithms, and even how to create new algorithms to meet future needs. The book also includes a collection of questions that can help readers prepare for a programming job interview.

• Reveals methods for manipulating common data structures such as arrays, linked lists, trees, and networks
• Addresses advanced data structures such as heaps, 2-3 trees, B-trees
• Addresses general problem-solving techniques such as branch and bound, divide and conquer, recursion, backtracking, heuristics, and more
• Reviews sorting and searching, network algorithms, and numerical algorithms
• Includes general problem-solving techniques such as brute force and exhaustive search, divide and conquer, backtracking, recursion, branch and bound, and more

In addition, Essential Algorithms features a companion website that includes full instructor materials to support training or higher ed adoptions.

About the Author:

Rod Stephens began his career as a mathematician, but while at MIT he was lured into the intriguing world of algorithms and has been programming ever since. An award-winning instructor, he regularly addresses conferences and has written 26 books that have been translated into nearly a dozen languages.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Essential Algorithms: A Practical Approach ...
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket