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Your secret weapon to understanding - and using! - one of the most powerful influences in the world todayFrom 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! In Algorithms For Dummies, 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. You'll also find: Dozens of graphs and charts that help you understand the inner workings of algorithmsLinks to an online repository called GitHub for constant access to updated codeStep-by-step instructions on how to use Google Colaboratory, a zero-setup coding environment that runs right from your browserWhether 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, Algorithms For Dummies is the can't-miss resource you've been waiting for.
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John Mueller is a freelance author and technical editor. He has writing in his blood, having produced 117 books and over 600 articles to date. He has also written his second children's book recently, Tail of the Wuggly Bump. His technical topics range from networking to artificial intelligence and from database management to heads down programming. His most recent book is "Machine Learning for Dummies, 2nd Edition." His technical editing skills have helped over 70 authors refine the content of their manuscripts. You can reach John on the Internet at John@JohnMuellerBooks.com and his Web site at: http://www.johnmuellerbooks.com. Make sure to read his blog at http://blog.johnmuellerbooks.com to obtain the latest book information, updates, and extra materials.
