<b>Your secret weapon to understanding—and using!—one of the most powerful influences in the world today</b> <p>From 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! <p>In <i>Algorithms For Dummies,</i> 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. <p>You’ll also find: <ul> <li>Dozens of graphs and charts that help you understand the inner workings of algorithms</li> <li>Links to an online repository called GitHub for constant access to updated code</li> <li>Step-by-step instructions on how to use Google Colaboratory, a zero-setup coding environment that runs right from your browser</li> </ul> <p>Whether 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, <i>Algorithms For Dummies</i> is the can’t-miss resource you’ve been waiting for.
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