Computer Science Distilled

23/01/2018 Computer Science Distilled
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Computer Science Distilled

Meet a new book! It’s called Computer Science Distilled, and it’s the missing book on the principles
of computation for ordinary programmers. It avoids the complexity coders don’t need. It gets the
main points across.
Imagine how empowering it would feel to understand the important concepts all senior
programmers abide by. This book makes it easy and enjoyable for you to do so—no burnouts,
no exhaustion or frustration from academic jargon!
It’s a short book, written in plain, basic English. It presents ideas in their simplest form. It focuses
on practical aspects of computer science that matter most: everyday things that directly impact the
quality of your code.
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What's inside the book?

An introduction into computer logic and math that helps to:
Model ideas into owcharts and pseudocode.
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Learn to know right from wrong with logic.
Count stuff.
Calculate probabilities safely.
4 ways to measure algorithms complexity that allow you to:
Count and interpret time complexities.
Express their growth with fancy Big-O’s.
Run away from exponential algorithms.
Make sure you have enough computer memory.
8 strategies to solve computation problems that let you:
Handle repetitive tasks through iteration.
Iterate elegantly using recursion.
Use brute force when you’re lazy but powerful.
Test bad options and then backtrack.
Save time with heuristics for a reasonable way out.
Divide and conquer your toughest opponents.
Identify old issues dynamically not to waste energy again.
Bound your problem so the solution doesn’t escape.
15 most common data types and structures that show you:
How abstract data types keep your code clean.
Common abstractions you need in your toolbox.
Different ways to structure data in memory.
7 sorting, searching and graphs-related algorithms that educate you how to:
Ef ciently sort super long lists.
Quickly search for the item you need.
Operate and manipulate graphs.
Use WWII operations research to optimize processes.
5 major types of databases that let you:
Understand the relational model of most databases.
Be exible using non-relational database systems.
Coordinate computers and distribute your data.
Map stuff better with geographical database systems.
Share data across systems thanks to data serialization.
A tour into computer architecture where you will learn to:
Understand foundations of computer architecture.
Choose a compiler to translate your code for computers.
Trade storage for speed with the memory hierarchy.
An overview of a programming language where you will see how to:
Spot the secret linguistics that govern code.
Store your precious information inside variables.
Think solutions under different paradigms.
Who's the Author?

Hi! My name is Wladston, and I have a master’s degree in computer
science. I love academic work: my research was published in
several prestigious conferences. But I have to admit: learning
computer science from traditional textbooks was tough. How on
Earth can anyone who’s not a full-time academic researcher learn
from these books? No wonder most people don’t learn even the
basics of computer science.
That’s why I took on the challenge to create a different computer science book, from scratch. Along
the years, I collected and simpli ed computer science points every programmer must know—
ditching the rigor and formality of academia. Now, I’m proud to nally show you the result of my
work.
Why should I buy this book?

Besides making you a better programmer, Computer Science Distilled can boost your career in
several ways:
HAVE YOUR CODE APPRECIATED, NOT DASHED

It’s super frustrating to have someone reviewing your code, just to tell you it’s broken or poorly
built. It’s like getting a bad mark on that assignment you worked so hard on. Junior coders
constantly get ruthlessly criticized by senior programmers. Learning the features and different
forms of expression offered by your programming language, you can acquire the experience
required to write great code, faster. Computer Science Distilled shows you how to use idiomatic
features of programming languages, and write clear and meaningful code that sets the standard.
SHINE IN PROGRAMMING INTERVIEWS

Many coders fall prey to tricky job interview questions. Without any prior knowledge of problems
commonly discussed in these interviews, even geniuses can tank. If you learn the basics of these
problems before your interviews, that can dramatically improve your performance. You’ll feel
con dent to discuss these common problems. And you’ll impress the interviewer with your
thorough answers!
CONNECT WITH EXPERIENCED CODERS

Doesn’t it feel great to talk to people the same way they’re used to talk? Once you internalize the
basics of computer science, that’ll happen automatically in your workplace. You won’t feel lost and
out of place, as most beginners do. Work will feel more natural. You’ll communicate your ideas
using the same terms experienced engineers use. People notice that: your colleagues will feel
you’re an “insider”, who knows the drill and can be trusted. Without external help it can take a long
time for that to happen. Computer Science Distilled gets you off the starting blocks.
BE PROUD OF YOUR CODE

Once you’re familiar with how programmers separate code that handles input/output code from
problem-solving code, you’ll naturally and effortlessly begin to organize your code in modular,
reusable ways. Your code will be easier to understand. You’ll feel like a great architect, proudly
looking at the structure of your creations. And your colleagues will be thrilled to work with your
code!
DON’T BE SCARED OF DATABASE SYSTEMS

There’s a database system behind every commercial piece of software. Computer Science Distilled
gives you a basic knowledge of databases, so you can have a complete understanding of the system
you’re working on. It lays out the key aspects involved in choosing the adequate type of database
for each different scenario. Having a basic understanding of every aspect of your software project,
you’ll be on top of your game. In some cases, you might even identify points of improvement in
imsy database systems, and discuss those with your team.
MASTER YOUR CRAFT

People see computers as black boxes that work in magic and mysterious ways. They expect you to
be the dude that knows this stuff. That’s why you need to understand how your tools work. Your
computer is much more than just a gadget… it’s a wonderful piece of engineering. It feels great
to grasp the splendor of its inner workings. In doing so, you become more prepared to take
on any programming challenge, and to improve and optimize mission-critical code.
Here's what other people say + Write a review
I truly wish this book had existed when I was in school. If you want a painless introduction to
the very core of computer science, This is it!
The concepts that are explained in the book are useful for any level, from beginner to
advanced in my opinion. It has helped me tremendously to strengthen concepts I had trouble
with in the past, and the author manages to explain it in a way that's light and entertaining at
the same time.
I'm particularly glad that the author starts from the ground up, with a gentle introduction to
the Maths you will need. Very few books (If any) take the trouble of dedicating a couple of
chapters to Math alone before diving into how it's used in Computer Science.
The title of the book perfectly summarizes what the author managed to successfully do, which
is to 'Distill' every CS concept and present it in a way that's brain-friendly. In Summary, the
best introduction to CS you will ever nd.
     / Jose Estrella-Campaña
A really nice introduction to computer science for those that do not have time for more
academic books about the topic. It allows to grasp the basic concepts, introduces some neat
algorithms, and strengthens good algorithm design, while allowing the reader to get into
writing good code very soon. I would certainly recommend anyone interested in programming
to read it and not be surprised or dissuaded by the emoticons in the beginning of each chapter.
This book goes reasonably into the topic and is not just a childish CS intro. Also, thanks to its
style, good examples, and the use of web sources, it truly looks like a 21st century introduction
to the topic.
     / Svarnyp
An easy-to-follow guide through those fundamental principles of computer science that are
only hazily grasped or completely unknown to us non-programmers who nevertheless program.
Purists may complain about the author's use of emojis. For only a few hours reading it is
remarkable for how much it contains.
I would recommend the book for students of any discipline, including computer science, casual
or professional coders in any programming language.
There is a class of reader for whom this book is probably too basic, namely software engineers
with a recent academic computer science background.
     / shortTimer
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 8 chapters, 124 illustration and 169 pages of great content.
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What's inside the book?

Model ideas into owcharts and pseudocode.

Learn to know right from wrong with logic.

Calculate probabilities safely.

4 ways to measure algorithms complexity that allow you to:

Count and interpret time complexities.

Express their growth with fancy Big-O’s.

Run away from exponential algorithms.

Make sure you have enough computer memory.

8 strategies to solve computation problems that let you:

Handle repetitive tasks through iteration.

Iterate elegantly using recursion.

Use brute force when you’re lazy but powerful.

Test bad options and then backtrack.

Save time with heuristics for a reasonable way out.

Divide and conquer your toughest opponents.

Identify old issues dynamically not to waste energy again.

Bound your problem so the solution doesn’t escape.

15 most common data types and structures that show you:

How abstract data types keep your code clean.

Common abstractions you need in your toolbox.

Different ways to structure data in memory.

Ef ciently sort super long lists.

Quickly search for the item you need.

Operate and manipulate graphs.

Use WWII operations research to optimize processes.

5 major types of databases that let you:

Understand the relational model of most databases.

Be exible using non-relational database systems.

Coordinate computers and distribute your data.

Map stuff better with geographical database systems.

Share data across systems thanks to data serialization.

A tour into computer architecture where you will learn to:

Understand foundations of computer architecture.

Choose a compiler to translate your code for computers.

Trade storage for speed with the memory hierarchy.

An overview of a programming language where you will see how to:

Spot the secret linguistics that govern code.

Store your precious information inside variables.

Think solutions under different paradigms.

Who's the Author?

Why should I buy this book?

HAVE YOUR CODE APPRECIATED, NOT DASHED

SHINE IN PROGRAMMING INTERVIEWS

CONNECT WITH EXPERIENCED CODERS

BE PROUD OF YOUR CODE

DON’T BE SCARED OF DATABASE SYSTEMS

MASTER YOUR CRAFT

Here's what other people say + Write a review

 Show more reviews

For $22.50 $9.95 you will get:

 Computer Science Distilled in PDF, ePub and Mobi formats.

 8 chapters, 124 illustration and 169 pages of great content.

 Access to all future updates.

 And all of this with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

© 2007-2018 SourceMaking.com Privacy policy

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