Subtitled "A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games", in this book Elliot Lichtman explores computer science concepts by exploring them through word games, board games, and strategy games.  Learn recursion by playing tic-tac-toe, efficient search through puzzle games like sudoku and Wordle, and machine learning by way of the playground classic rock-paper-scissors.

Author: Elliot Lichtman
Publisher: The MIT Press
Date: April 2025
Pages: 200
ISBN: 978-0262551694
Print:0262551691
Kindle: B0D6SH892K
Audience: General
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Category: Methodology

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