Algorithms in a Nutshell: A Practical Guide
Language: English
Pages: 390
ISBN: 1491948922
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Creating robust software requires the use of efficient algorithms, but programmers seldom think about them until a problem occurs. This updated edition of Algorithms in a Nutshell describes a large number of existing algorithms for solving a variety of problems, and helps you select and implement the right algorithm for your needs—with just enough math to let you understand and analyze algorithm performance.
With its focus on application, rather than theory, this book provides efficient code solutions in several programming languages that you can easily adapt to a specific project. Each major algorithm is presented in the style of a design pattern that includes information to help you understand why and when the algorithm is appropriate.
With this book, you will:
- Solve a particular coding problem or improve on the performance of an existing solution
- Quickly locate algorithms that relate to the problems you want to solve, and determine why a particular algorithm is the right one to use
- Get algorithmic solutions in C, C++, Java, and Ruby with implementation tips
- Learn the expected performance of an algorithm, and the conditions it needs to perform at its best
- Discover the impact that similar design decisions have on different algorithms
- Learn advanced data structures to improve the efficiency of algorithms
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Representation Primitive type Sign Exponent Mantissa Float 1 bit 8 bits 23 bits Double 1 bit 11 bits 52 bits Sample Representation of 3.88 as (0x407851ec) 01000000 01111000 01010001 11101100 (total of 32 bits) s mmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm eeeeeee e The next three consecutive floating-point representations (and values) are: 0x407851ec 3.88 0x407851ed 3.8800004 0x407851ee 3.8800006 0x407851ef 3.8800008 Here are the floating-point values for three randomly chosen 32-bit.
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