Algorithms: A Functional Programming Approach (International Computer Science Series)
The design of algorithms for problem-solving lies at the heart of computer science. Concise yet authoritative,Algorithms: A Functional Programming Approachteaches the skills needed to master this essential subject.The authors challenge more traditional methods of teaching algorithms by using a functional programming context, with Haskell as the implementation language. This leads to smaller, clearer and more elegant programs which enable the programmer to understand the algorithm itself more quickly and to use that understanding to explore alternative solutions. Placing the emphasis on program development rather than the mathematical properties of algorithms, the book uses a succession of practical programming examples to develop in the reader problem-solving skills which can be easily transferred to other language paradigms.Key features of this innovative text include:Unmatched collection of functional programming algorithmsA wealth of practical examples, bringing the algorithms into clear focusEnd of chapter exercises throughoutSource code and selected solutions freely available onlineComprehensive index and bibliographical notesAppendices on Haskell implementations and mathematical backgroundFor computer science students taking algorithms and/or functional programming courses,Algorithms: A Functional Programming Approachrepresents the ideal textbook. It is also an invaluable reference source of functional programs for practitioners.0201596040B04062001