Mere Mortals Book Reviews
Chaotic Data & Programming The World | Algorithms For Dummies (John Mueller & Luca Massaron)
Have you got the steps to wrangle that data?
'Algorithms For Dummies' by John Mueller & Luca Massaron is a textbook on the subject of .... you guessed it, algorithms! It's designed to teach and inform with a mix of theoretical explanations, real life applications and miniature examples using Python. Fundamental principles of graphs, different types of algorithms and terminology can be found within.
I summarised the book as follows. "It's a solid book, however it seeps in slow. I didn't understand a lot but by going through the motions (much like an algorithm) produced results for me. I came out with an appreciation for the broader fundamentals of how algorithms work. Note: It's not likely to improve your Python or coding skills and much of the book will likely be forgotten."
I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!
Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:33) - Synopsis
(2:39) - Algorithms: Programming the world
(8:32) - Data: Chaotic information loops
(16:48) - Observations/Takeaways
(21:19) - Summary
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