{"product_id":"algorithms-for-dummies-9781119869986","title":"Algorithms for Dummies","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726992019730,"sku":"9781119869986","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_75bce1ce-8dde-40ba-95b5-2e58c7d740f9.jpg?v=1734889888","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/algorithms-for-dummies-9781119869986","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}