Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach 1st Edition by Robert Sedgewick (PDF)

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Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne’s Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach is the ideal modern introduction to computer science with Java programming for both students and professionals. Taking a broad, applications-based approach, Sedgewick and Wayne teach through important examples from science, mathematics, engineering, finance, and commercial computing. The book demystifies computation, explains its intellectual underpinnings, and covers the essential elements of programming and computational problem solving in today’s environments. The authors begin by introducing basic programming elements such as variables, conditionals, loops, arrays, and I/O. Next, they turn to functions, introducing key modular programming concepts, including components and reuse. They present a modern introduction to object-oriented programming, covering current programming paradigms and approaches to data abstraction. Building on this foundation, Sedgewick and Wayne widen their focus to the broader discipline of computer science. They introduce classical sorting and searching algorithms, fundamental data structures and their application, and scientific techniques for assessing an implementation’s performance. Using abstract models, readers learn to answer basic questions about computation, gaining insight for practical application. Finally, the authors show how machine architecture links the theory of computing to real computers, and to the field’s history and evolution. For each concept, the authors present all the information readers need to build confidence, together with examples that solve intriguing problems. Each chapter contains question-and-answer sections, self-study drills, and challenging problems that demand creative solutions. Companion web site (introcs.cs.princeton.edu/java) containsExtensive supplementary information, including suggested approaches to programming assignments, checklists, and FAQsGraphics and sound librariesLinks to program code and test dataSolutions to selected exercisesChapter summariesDetailed instructions for installing a Java programming environmentDetailed problem sets and projects Companion 20-part series of video lectures is available at informit.com/title/9780134493831

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Editorial Reviews: About the Author Robert Sedgewick is the William O. Baker Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, where he was founding chairman of the Department of Computer Science. He has held visiting research positions at Xerox PARC, Institute for Defense Analyses, and INRIA, and served on the board of directors at Adobe Systems. His research interests include analytic combinatorics, design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, and program visualization. He has written seventeen books. Kevin Wayne is the Phillip Y. Goldman Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Princeton University, where he has taught since 1998, earning several teaching awards. He is an ACM Distinguished Educator and holds a Ph.D. in operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University.

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⭐I suck at programming, but this book has given me so much insight into programming, not just Java, but the basic understanding of programming. It is well written with a ton of exercises. To be perfectly honest, in our new world of misinformation, many of the exercises are difficult. Unless your math skills are exceptional you will struggle a bit. There are lots of examples and everything in the exercises is in the book. I highly recommend this book and nobody is paying me for this review. As you progress through this book there are other you can buy. And currently (01/2021) Coursera is offering the course by the writers from Princeton U. Hello World!

⭐This book provides insights into computer science. It’s a wonderful book for anyone starting a journey in computer science.

⭐This gives you the necessary introduction to the Java land.

⭐This is a wonderful introduction to computer science. The author is very careful and precise with his definitions and descriptions. This book is covered in two online courses in Coursera. Familiarity with the material in this book is a necessary condition for taking the authors Algorithms I and II courses

⭐If you are not a CS major like me and not confident on the programmatic approach of problem solving, this could be one of the best books out there. The book goes beyond teaching Java language syntax which many books do, and teaches programming and approaching problems. The exercise problems are really good and there are extra problems with solutions on the book website which I found helpful. Thanks to the authors, my skills improved a lot. I am on to the next in the series – Algorithms 4e.

⭐I do love the Sedgewick “series” of CS books that I’ve read ( Programming -> Algorithms -> Analysis of Algorithms). This book is an excellent introduction to CS. One thing I am not sure of is the difference between this book, and a book like “Introduction to Programming in Java”.

⭐This is a very good textbook for someone learning CS, the examples are apt and the authors do not waste time of the student by focussing on non-essential problems.

⭐Good Book.Easy to read. I read this book and follow by Algorithms of the same author.Please check location 738 795 807 836 845 874 884 895 and many others . It is missing.

⭐Awesome book. Covers topic in detail but is also easy to understand.

⭐Excellent book

⭐Another excellent book from Sedgewick.

⭐not useful for learning java in a time efficient manner

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