The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms Through Puzzles and Strategy Games - Paperback
The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms Through Puzzles and Strategy Games - Paperback
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Language
English
ISBN-13 / SKU
9780262551694
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by Elliot Lichtman (Author)
An engaging and approachable resource for beginning-to-intermediate coders eager to learn advanced ideas in computer programming.
In The Computer Always Wins, Elliot Lichtman will teach you some of computer science's most powerful concepts in a refreshingly accessible way: exploring them through word games, board games, and strategy games you already know. Learn recursion by playing tic-tac-toe, efficient search through puzzle games like sudoku and Wordle, and machine learning by way of the playground classic rock-paper-scissors. Finish the book, and you'll come away with not only a deeper understanding of these foundational programming techniques but also a new appreciation for the amazing feats that can be accomplished using simple, readable code.Author Biography
Elliot Lichtman started teaching online classes in computer science when he was a freshman in high school. Small classes quickly grew into a series of larger and longer offerings, and from those, this book was born. Elliot is currently a sophomore at Yale University.
Number of Pages: 200
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: April 29, 2025
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