{"product_id":"9781119869986","title":"Algorithms For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAlgorithms For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohn Paul Mueller | Luca Massaron\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ Programming \/ Algorithms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour secret weapon to understanding—and using!—one of the most powerful influences in the world today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom your Facebook News Feed to your most recent insurance premiums—even making toast!—algorithms play a role in virtually everything that happens in modern society and in your personal life. And while they can seem complicated from a distance, the reality is that, with a little help, anyone can understand—and even use—these powerful problem-solving tools!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAlgorithms For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e you'll discover the basics of algorithms, including what they are, how they work, where you can find them (spoiler alert: everywhere!), who invented the most important ones in use today (a Greek philosopher is involved), and how to create them yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDozens of graphs and charts that help you understand the inner workings of algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to an online repository called GitHub for constant access to updated code\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions on how to use Google Colaboratory, a zero-setup coding environment that runs right from your browser\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a curious internet user wondering how Google seems to always know the right answer to your question or a beginning computer science student looking for a head start on your next class, \u003ci\u003eAlgorithms For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the can't-miss resource you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e John Mueller\u003c\/b\u003e has published more than 100 books on technology, data, and programming. John has a website and blog where he writes articles on technology and offers assistance alongside his published books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuca Massaron\u003c\/b\u003e is a data scientist specializing in insurance and finance. A Google Developer Expert in machine learning, he has been involved in quantitative analysis and algorithms since 2000. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 May 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119869986\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377646235788,"sku":"9781119869986","price":28.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119869986_e481058a-efd6-4ee1-94bc-38b2778e438a.jpg?v=1780281284","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119869986","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}