num_pages: 362
description: An introduction to the Racket functional programming language and DrRacket development environment to explore topics in mathematics (mostly recreational) and computer science.At last a lively guided tour through all the features functions and applications of the Racket programming language. You'll learn a variety of coding paradigms including iterative object oriented and logic programming; create interactive graphics draw diagrams and solve puzzles as you explore Racket through fun computer science topics--from statistical analysis to search algorithms the Turing machine and more.Early chapters cover basic Racket concepts like data types syntax variables strings and formatted output. You'll learn how to perform math in Racket's rich numerical environment and use programming constructs in different problem domains (like coding solutions to the Tower of Hanoi puzzle). Later you'll play with plotting grapple with graphics and visualize data. Then you'll escape the confines of the command line to produce animations interactive games and a card trick program that'll dazzle your friends.You'll learn how Racket Programming the Fun Way is just like the language itself--an embodiment of everything that makes programming interesting and worthwhile and that makes you a better programmer.
language: English
title: Racket Programming the Fun Way: From Strings to Turing Machines
publisher: No Starch Press