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This textbook covers the mathematical foundations of the analysis of algorithms. The gist of the book is how to argue, without the burden of excessive formalism, that a given algorithm does what it is supposed to do. The two key ideas of the proof of correctness, induction and invariance, are employed in the framework of pre/post-conditions and loop invariants.The algorithms considered are the basic and traditional algorithms of computer science, such as Greedy, Dynamic and Divide & Conquer. In addition, two classes of algorithms that rarely make it into introductory textbooks are discussed. Randomized algorithms, which are now ubiquitous because of their applications to cryptography; and Online algorithms, which are essential in fields as diverse as operating systems (caching, in particular) and stock-market predictions.This self-contained book is intended for undergraduate students in computer science and mathematics.Product Identifiers
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
ISBN-139789814271400
eBay Product ID (ePID)104020835
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Publication Year2009
SubjectComputer Science
Number of Pages152 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to the Analysis of Algorithms, an
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael Soltys-Kulinicz
FormatHardcover
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Country/Region of ManufactureSingapore
Title_AuthorMichael Soltys-Kulinicz