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Dr. Dennis Shasha is a professor of Mathematical Sciences in the Department of Computer Science at NYU. Along with research and teaching in biological computing, pattern recognition, database tuning , cryptographic file systems, and the like, Dennis is well-known for his mathematical puzzle column for Dr. Dobbs whose readers are very sharp and his Puzzling Adventures Column for the Scientific American. His puzzle writing has given birth to fictional books about a mathematical detective named Dr. Ecco. Dr. Shasha has also co-authored numerous highly technical books. Dennis speaks often at conferences and is a tireless self-promoter in the world of “mensa-like” puzzles.

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Puzzles for Programmers and Pros

Solving puzzles demands a mindset that starts with a vulnerableopenness followed by a rigorous drive to find a solution. Whetheryou're preparing for a programming job interview or just like achallenge, this book takes you on a tour of problem-solvingtechniques so you can dramatically improve your skills. You'lllearn how to conquer simple elimination puzzles like Sudoku and howto apply heuristic techniques to far more complex problems.

Dr. Shasha provides you with the tools to solve several classesof puzzles by handand computer. These include scheduling,strategic,geometric, and probabilistic puzzles. You'll also find a mysteryinvolving codes, bank accounts, and geography that you can solvefor the chance to win a prize. The approaches and techniques inthis book will help you solve the kind of application puzzles thereal world may throw at you.

What you will learn from this book

• How to expand your puzzle-solving abilities and tackle newchallenges

• Proven steps that will help you quickly progress from basicpuzzles to a more advanced level

• How to prepare for various types of puzzles presented during aprogramming interview

• Techniques for determining the best solution to a puzzle

• Methods for solving puzzles using decryption andcombinatorics

Who this book is for
This book is for programmers who need to brush up on theirpuzzle-solving skills as they prepare for the programming jobinterview. It is also for anyone who love puzzles andchallenges.

Wrox guides are crafted to make learning programminglanguages and technologies easier than you think, providing astructured, tutorial format that will guide you through all thetechniques involved.