The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games

$17.99

This eBook introduces foundational computer programming concepts like algorithms and recursion through familiar games and puzzles.

The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games
The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games
$17.99

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An engaging and approachable resource for beginning-to-intermediate coders eager to learn advanced ideas in computer programming. In The Computer Always Wins, Elliot Lichtman will teach you some of computer science’s most powerful concepts in a refreshingly accessible way: exploring them through word games, board games, and strategy games you already know. Learn recursion by playing tic-tac-toe, efficient search through puzzle games like sudoku and Wordle, and machine learning by way of the playground classic rock-paper-scissors. Finish the book, and you’ll come away with not only a deeper understanding of these foundational programming techniques but also a new appreciation for the amazing feats that can be accomplished using simple, readable code.

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The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games

$16.73

This book introduces fundamental computer science and programming concepts through familiar puzzles and games, making complex topics accessible.

The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games
The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games
$16.73

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An engaging and approachable resource for beginning-to-intermediate coders eager to learn advanced ideas in computer programming. In The Computer Always Wins, Elliot Lichtman will teach you some of computer science’s most powerful concepts in a refreshingly accessible way: exploring them through word games, board games, and strategy games you already know. Learn recursion by playing tic-tac-toe, efficient search through puzzle games like sudoku and Wordle, and machine learning by way of the playground classic rock-paper-scissors. Finish the book, and you’ll come away with not only a deeper understanding of these foundational programming techniques but also a new appreciation for the amazing feats that can be accomplished using simple, readable code.

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Weight 0.323 lbs
Dimensions 15.2 × 1.3 × 22.9 in

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