Automata and Computability: A Programmer's Perspective - Softcover

Gopalakrishnan, Ganesh

 
9780367656546: Automata and Computability: A Programmer's Perspective
Softcover
ISBN 10: 036765654X ISBN 13: 9780367656546
Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2020

Synopsis

Automata and Computability is a class-tested textbook which provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory of automata and computation. The author uses illustrations, engaging examples, and historical remarks to make the material interesting and relevant for students. It incorporates modern/handy ideas, such as derivative-based parsing and a Lambda reducer showing the universality of Lambda calculus. The book also shows how to sculpt automata by making the regular language conversion pipeline available through a simple command interface. A Jupyter notebook will accompany the book to feature code, YouTube videos, and other supplements to assist instructors and students

Features

  • Uses illustrations, engaging examples, and historical remarks to make the material accessible
  • Incorporates modern/handy ideas, such as derivative-based parsing and a Lambda reducer showing the universality of Lambda calculus
  • Shows how to "sculpt" automata by making the regular language conversion pipeline available through simple command interface
  • Uses a mini functional programming (FP) notation consisting of lambdas, maps, filters, and set comprehension (supported in Python) to convey math through PL constructs that are succinct and resemble math
  • Provides all concepts are encoded in a compact Functional Programming code that will tesselate with Latex markup and Jupyter widgets in a document that will accompany the books. Students can run code effortlessly.
  • All the code can be accessed here.

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About the Author

Ganesh Gopalakrishnan is a professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Utah.

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Publisher
Chapman and Hall/CRC
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
036765654X
ISBN 13 
9780367656546
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
328

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