Erwig, Martin

Once Upon an Algorithm: How Stories Explain Computing

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ISBN 13:: 9780262545297
author:: Erwig, Martin
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: MIT Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 332
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 17.8 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:: Science, Mathematics, General,
Condition:: New
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This introduction to computer science reveals how everyday stories and activities illustrate the concepts and relevance of computing. Martin Erwig explains computation as a systematic problem-solving approach, applicable beyond electronic computers.

Erwig shows how daily routines, such as getting up in the morning, involve solving recurring problems through well-defined steps - an algorithm. He illustrates key computing concepts using examples from familiar stories and everyday life, including the use of data structures, types, and abstraction.

This accessible book explains computation's relevance to daily life, making it a useful resource for those looking to understand the basics of computer science.

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