{"product_id":"understanding-computation-from-simple-machines-to-impossible-programs-paperback","title":"Understanding Computation: From Simple Machines to Impossible Programs - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Stuart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, you can learn computation theory and programming language design in an engaging, practical way. Understanding Computation explains theoretical computer science in a context you'll recognize, helping you appreciate why these ideas matter and how they can inform your day-to-day programming. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than use mathematical notation or an unfamiliar academic programming language like Haskell or Lisp, this book uses Ruby in a reductionist manner to present formal semantics, automata theory, and functional programming with the lambda calculus. It's ideal for programmers versed in modern languages, with little or no formal training in computer science. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand fundamental computing concepts, such as Turing completeness in languages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how programs use dynamic semantics to communicate ideas to machines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore what a computer can do when reduced to its bare essentials \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how universal Turing machines led to today's general-purpose computers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform complex calculations, using simple languages and cellular automata \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine which programming language features are essential for computation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine how halting and self-referencing make some computing problems unsolvable \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze programs by using abstract interpretation and type systems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom is a computer scientist and programmer, and the founder of Codon, a digital product consultancy in London. He works as a consultant, mentor and trainer, helping companies to improve the quality and clarity of their approach to creating software products, usually on the web. He has lectured on optimizing compilers at the University of Cambridge, co-organizes the Ruby Manor conference, and is a member of the London Ruby User Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 329\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 9.03 x 7.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383694672050,"sku":"9781449329273","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/86654d57b8159347745ecc66735d3501.webp?v=1777866434","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/understanding-computation-from-simple-machines-to-impossible-programs-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}