Pearls of Functional Algorithm Design by Richard Bird
Richard Bird takes a radical approach to algorithm design, namely, design by calculation. These 30 short chapters each deal with a particular programming problem drawn from sources as diverse as games and puzzles, intriguing combinatorial tasks, and more familiar areas such as data compression and string matching. Each pearl starts with the statement of the problem expressed using the functional programming language Haskell, a powerful yet succinct language for capturing algorithmic ideas clearly and simply. The novel aspect of the book is that each solution is calculated from an initial formulation of the problem in Haskell by appealing to the laws of functional programming. Pearls of Functional Algorithm Design will appeal to the aspiring functional programmer, students and teachers interested in the principles of algorithm design, and anyone seeking to master the techniques of reasoning about programs in an equational style.
'… well-presented and well-motivated material strives to become a stepping stone to further discoveryAny serious computer scientist would benefit from reading and properly understanding this book.' Computing Reviews
'… an excellent guide into this method of algorithm development.' Journal of Functional Programming
'… an excellent guide into this method of algorithm development.' Journal of Functional Programming
Richard Bird is Professor of Computer Science at Oxford University Computing Laboratory.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521513388 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521513383 |
| Title | Pearls of Functional Algorithm Design |
| Author | Richard Bird |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2010-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 290 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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