Algorithms in a nutshell / George T. Heineman, Gary Pollice, & Stanley Selkow.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heineman, George T., author.

Pollice, Gary, author.

Selkow, Stanley, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer algorithms.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Beijing, [China] : O'Reilly, 2016.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Creating robust software requires the use of efficient algorithms, but programmers seldom think about them until a problem occurs. This updated edition of Algorithms in a Nutshell describes a large number of existing algorithms for solving a variety of problems, and helps you select and implement the right algorithm for your needs—with just enough math to let you understand and analyze algorithm performance. With its focus on application, rather than theory, this book provides efficient code solutions in several programming languages that you can easily adapt to a specific project. Each major algorithm is presented in the style of a design pattern that includes information to help you understand why and when the algorithm is appropriate. With this book, you will: Solve a particular coding problem or improve on the performance of an existing solution Quickly locate algorithms that relate to the problems you want to solve, and determine why a particular algorithm is the right one to use Get algorithmic solutions in C, C++, Java, and Ruby with implementation tips Learn the expected performance of an algorithm, and the conditions it needs to perform at its best Discover the impact that similar design decisions have on different algorithms Learn advanced data structures to improve the efficiency of algorithms

Contents:

Thinking in algorithms

The mathematics of algorithms

Algorithm building blocks

Sorting algorithms

Searching

Graph algorithms

Path finding in AI

Network flow algorithms

Computational geometry

Spatial tree structures

Emerging algorithm categories

Principles of algorithms

Benchmarking.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBC, viewed January 23, 2018).

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781491912973

1491912979

9781491912997

1491912995

9781491948927

1491948922

OCLC:

945654266