Algorithmic Puzzles

Zusatztext Indeed, I would say that this is a book that any mathematical puzzle enthusiast ought to consider buying. Informationen zum Autor Anany Levitin is a professor of Computing Sciences at Villanova University. He is the author of a popular textbook on design and analysis of algorithms, which has been translated into Chinese, Greek, Korean, and Russian. He has also published papers on mathematical optimization theory, software engineering, data management, algorithm design techniques, and computer science education.Maria Levitin is an independent consultant specializing in web applications and data compression. She has previously worked for several leading software companies. Klappentext Algorithmic puzzles are puzzles involving well-defined procedures for solving problems. This book will provide an enjoyable and accessible introduction to algorithmic puzzles that will develop the reader's algorithmic thinking. Zusammenfassung Algorithmic puzzles are puzzles involving well-defined procedures for solving problems. This book will provide an enjoyable and accessible introduction to algorithmic puzzles that will develop the reader's algorithmic thinking. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface List of Puzzles Tutorial Puzzles Main Section Puzzles 1. Tutorials General Strategies for Algorithm Design Analysis Techniques 2. Puzzles Easier Puzzles (#1 - #50) Medium Dic culty Puzzles (51 - 110) Harder Puzzles (#111 - 150) 3. Hints 4. Solutions References Design Strategy and Analysis Index Index of Terms and Names

Product details

• Authors: Anany Levitin, Anany (Professor of Computing Sciences Levitin, Anany Levitin Levitin, Maria Levitin, Levitin Anany, Levitin Maria
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2011
• EAN: 9780199740444
• ISBN: 978-0-19-974044-4
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Miscellaneous; COMPUTERS / Programming / Algorithms, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Puzzles, Puzzles & quizzes, algorithms and data structures, Puzzles and quizzes, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Quizzes, Algorithms & data structures