Classic Computer Science Problems in Python - Softcover

Kopec, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1617295981 ISBN 13: 9781617295980

Publisher: Manning, 2019

Synopsis

Summary

Classic Computer Science Problems in Python deepens your knowledge of problem-solving techniques from the realm of computer science by challenging you with time-tested scenarios, exercises, and algorithms. As you work through examples in search, clustering, graphs, and more, you'll remember important things you've forgotten and discover classic solutions to your "new" problems!

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About the Technology

Computer science problems that seem new or unique are often rooted in classic algorithms, coding techniques, and engineering principles. And classic approaches are still the best way to solve them! Understanding these techniques in Python expands your potential for success in web development, data munging, machine learning, and more.

About the Book

Classic Computer Science Problems in Python sharpens your CS problem-solving skills with time-tested scenarios, exercises, and algorithms, using Python. You'll tackle dozens of coding challenges, ranging from simple tasks like binary search algorithms to clustering data using k-means. You'll especially enjoy the feeling of satisfaction as you crack problems that connect computer science to the real-world concerns of apps, data, performance, and even nailing your next job interview!

What's Inside

• Search algorithms
• Common techniques for graphs
• Neural networks
• Genetic algorithms
• Adversarial search
• Uses type hints throughout
• Covers Python 3.7

About the Reader

For intermediate Python programmers.

About the Author

David Kopec is an assistant professor of Computer Science and Innovation at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. He is the author of Dart for Absolute Beginne (Apress, 2014) and Classic Computer Science Problems in Swift (Manning, 2018).

Table of Contents

1. Small problems
2. Search problems
3. Constraint-satisfaction problems
4. Graph problems
5. Genetic algorithms
6. K-means clustering
7. Fairly simple neural networks
8. Adversarial search
9. Miscellaneous problems

About this title

About the Author

David Kopec is an assistant professor of Computer Science and Innovation at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. He is the author of Dart for Absolute Beginners (Apress, 2014) and Classic Computer Science Problems in Swift (Manning, 2018).

Review

"Highly recommended to everyone who is interested in deepening their understanding, not only of the Python language, but also of practical computer science."
--Daniel Kenney-Jung, MD, University of Minnesota

"Classic problems presented in a wonderfully entertaining way with a language that always seems to have something new to offer."
--Sam Zaydel, RackTop Systems

"Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, there's an Aha! moment in this book for everyone."
--James Watson, Adaptive
"A fun way to get hands-on experience with classical computer science problems in modern Python."
--Jens Christian Bredahl Madsen, IT Relation

Edition details

• Publisher: Manning
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1617295981
• ISBN 13: 9781617295980
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224