Algorithms For Dummies : John Wiley & Sons : 9781119869986 : 1119869986 : 13 Jun 2022 : Your secret weapon to understanding?and using!?one of the most powerful influences in the world today From your Facebook News Feed to your most recent insurance premiums?even making toast!?algorithms play a role in virtually everything that happens in modern society and in your personal life. And while they can seem complicated from a distance, the reality is that, with a little help, anyone can understand?and even use?these powerful problem-solving tools! In Algorithms For Dummies, you'll discover the basics of algorithms, including what they are, how they work, where you can find them (spoiler alert: everywhere!), who invented the most important ones in use today (a Greek philosopher is involved), and how to create them yourself. You'll also find: Dozens of graphs and charts that help you understand the inner workings of algorithms Links to an online repository called GitHub for constant acce