Introduction To Problem Solving In Computer Science

ISBN-13: 9786205497661 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str.

Kalamba Datukun; Godwin Igbinosa

Opis

Solving problems is the core of computer science. Programmers must first understand how a human solves a problem, then understand how to translate this "algorithm" into something a computer can do, and finally how to "write" the specific syntax (required by a computer) to get the job done. It is sometimes the case that a machine will solve a problem in a completely different way than a human. An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that will always produce a correct solution. A mathematical formula is a good example of a problem-solving algorithm. While an algorithm guarantees an accurate answer, it is not always the best approach to problem-solving. This strategy is not practical for many situations because it can be so time-consuming. For example, if you were trying to figure out all of the possible number combinations to a lock using an algorithm, it would take a very long time.

O autorze

Dr Datukun K. A is currently a Lecturer with Plateau State University Bokkos in the department of Computer Science, Plateau State. Dr. Igbinosa O. G. is a Lecturer with the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, College of Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran Kwara State.