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Classic Computer Science Problems in Python, EPUB eBook

Classic Computer Science Problems in Python EPUB

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Whether youre a novice or a seasoned professional, theres an Aha! moment in this book for everyone. - James Watson, Adaptive

'Highly recommended to everyone interested in deepening their understanding of Python and practical computer science.' Daniel Kenney-Jung, MD, University of Minnesota

Key Features

*; Master formal techniques taught in college computer science classes
*; Connect computer science theory to real-world applications, data, and performance
*; Prepare for programmer interviews
*; Recognize the core ideas behind most ';new' challenges
*; Covers Python 3.7

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About The Book

Programming problems that seem new or unique are usually rooted in well-known engineering principles. Classic Computer Science Problems in Python guides you through time-tested scenarios, exercises, and algorithms that will prepare you for the ';new' problems you'll face when you start your next project.

In this amazing book, youll tackle dozens of coding challenges, ranging from simple tasks like binary search algorithms to clustering data using k-means. As you work through examples for web development, machine learning, and more, youll remember important things youve forgotten and discover classic solutions that will save you hours of time.

What You Will Learn

*; Search algorithms
*; Common techniques for graphs
*; Neural networks
*; Genetic algorithms
*; Adversarial search
*; Uses type hints throughout

This Book Is Written For

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 Beginners (Apress, 2014), Classic Computer Science Problems in Swift (Manning, 2018), and Classic Computer Science Problems in Java (Manning, 2020)

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



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