Algorithms For Dummies

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<p><b>Your secret weapon to understandingand using!one of the most powerful influences in the world today</b></p><p>From your Facebook News Feed to your most recent insurance premiumseven 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 understandand even usethese powerful problem-solving tools!</p><p>In<i>Algorithms For Dummies,</i> 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.</p><p>You'll also find:</p><ul><li>Dozens of graphs and charts that help you understand the inner workings of algorithms</li><li>Links to an online repository called GitHub for constant access to updated code</li><li>Step-by-step instructions on how to use Google Colaboratory, a zero-setup coding environment that runs right from your browser</li></ul><p>Whether 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,<i>Algorithms For Dummies</i> is the can't-miss resource you've been waiting for.</p>

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<p><b> John Mueller</b> 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.</p><p><b>Luca Massaron</b> 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.

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