“Real World Algorithms: A Beginner’s Guide” is an accessible introduction to algorithms penned by Panos Louridas, Associate Professor in the Department of Management Science and Technology at Athens University of Economics and Business. This volume, part of the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, explains not only what algorithms are, but also how they work, with a broad range of application examples. The book discusses their role in digital technology, from search engines to machine learning. It underscores the importance of understanding the functionality of algorithms in today’s world, and presents fundamental applications of graphs, searching, sorting, PageRank, and deep learning, highlighting their roots in simple pen and paper calculations.
Algorithms by Panos Louridas
