Math for Programming (No Starch Press)
Monday, 19 May 2025

This book covers the essential mathematics that will take you from basic coding to serious software development. Ronald T. Kneusel shows how vectors and matrices give you the power to handle complex data, how calculus drives optimization and machine learning, and how graph theory leads to advanced search algorithms.

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Every great programming challenge has mathematical principles at its heart. Whether you’re optimizing search algorithms, building physics engines for games, or training neural networks, success depends on your grasp of core mathematical concepts.

Author: Ronald T. Kneusel
Publisher: No Starch Press
Date: April 2025
Pages: 504
ISBN: 978-1718503588
Print: 71850358X
Kindle: B0CGT6TCDQ
Audience: Developers interested in math
Level: Intermediate
Category: Mathematics

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Topics include:

  • Harness linear algebra to manipulate data with unprecedented efficiency
  • Apply calculus concepts to optimize algorithms and drive simulations
  • Use probability and statistics to model uncertainty and analyze data
  • Master the discrete mathematics that powers modern data structures
  • Solve dynamic problems through differential equations

 

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