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This book is aimed at inspiring the reader to bring productivity and efficiency in any business or academic process through the use of the reader's own computer. It provides a unique and entertaining way of introducing programming into the user's life through simple examples.
List of contents
1. What is an Algorithm? 2. Build your own game with a simple algorithm - Tic Tac Toe. 3. Explore your deductive logic – solve a Sudoku for ever. 4. Introduction to multi-platform integration – build your own Remote control. 5. The Organizer – Build your own virtual filing cabinet. 6. Merging Sheets – Combine multiple workbooks of the same format into one workbook automaticall. 7. Introduction to Graphs – create your own interface diagram instantly. 8. Shaping up – Analyze a picture and document its components in text. 9. Real Time currency conversion - An Introduction to simple Web Scraping techniques. 10. The genius of collaboration- Build a burglar alarm using a free webcam application. 11. Advanced Graphics – Complex visualizations and more. The Final Word. References. A little bit of Computer Science.
About the author
Deepankar Maitra is a sought-after information systems consultant. He has led the development and implementation of business software for over 30 years. As a strategic advisor for enterprises, he has been extensively involved in reducing risk, increasing efficiency, and improving the user experience through automation. From airlines to retail, fashion to entertainment, he has managed projects that cover five continents in a wide variety of industries. A coach and a mentor to the new generation of consultants, he has authored papers and presented in several international conferences. A Valedictorian and a National Talent Scholar, Deepankar graduated from the reputed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). He currently lives in the U.S. and is an executive in a leading international consulting firm.
Summary
This book is aimed at inspiring the reader to bring productivity and efficiency in any business or academic process through the use of the reader’s own computer. It provides a unique and entertaining way of introducing programming into the user's life through simple examples.
