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Author: Kopec, David
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Summary

Classic Computer Science Problems in Swift invites readers to invest their energy in some foundational techniques that have been proven to stand the test of time. Along the way they'll learn intermediate and advanced features of the Swift programming language, a worthwhile skill in its own right.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the Technology

Don't just learn another language. Become a better programmer instead. Today's awesome iOS apps stand on the shoulders of classic algorithms, coding techniques, and engineering principles. Master these core skills in Swift, and you'll be ready for AI, data-centric programming, machine learning, and the other development challenges that will define the next decade.

About the Book

Classic Computer Science Problems in Swift deepens your Swift language skills by exploring foundational coding techniques and algorithms. As you work through examples in search, clustering, graphs, and more, you'll remember important things you've forgotten and discover classic solutions to your "new" problems. You'll appreciate author David Kopec's amazing ability to connect the core disciplines of computer science to the real-world concerns of apps, data, performance, and even nailing your next job interview!

What's Inside

Breadth-first, depth-first, and A* search algorithms
Constraint-satisfaction problems
Solving problems with graph algorithms
Neural networks, genetic algorithms, and more
All examples written in Swift 4.1

About the Reader

For readers comfortable with the basics of Swift.

About the Author

David Kopec is an assistant professor of computer science and innovation at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. He is an experienced iOS developer and the author of Dart for Absolute Beginners.

Table of Contents

Small problems
Search problems
Constraint-satisfaction problems
Graph problems
Genetic algorithms
K-means clustering
Fairly simple neural networks
Miscellaneous problems

Details

Title Classic Computer Science Problems in Swift: Essential Techniques for Practicing Programmers
Author David Kopec
Binding Paperback
Pages 224
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Manning Publications
Illustrated Yes
Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
ISBN 9781617294891 / 1617294896
Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
Dimensions 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.4 in (23.11 x 18.54 x 1.02 cm)
Category Computers - Languages / Programming
Library of Congress subjects Computer programming, Swift (Computer program language)
Dewey Decimal Code 005.262

About the author

David Kopec teaches at Champlain College in Burlington, VT and is the author of Manning's Classic Computer Science Problems in Swift.

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