Programming on purpose III: essays on software technology

P. J. Plauger0133281132, 9780133281132

This collection of essays drawn from Plauger’s popular “Programming on Purpose” column in the magazine Computer Language, focuses on the technology of writing computer software. Plauger’s style is clear without being simplistic, reducing complex themes to bite-size chunks. KEY TOPICS: Covers a number of important technical themes such as computer arithmetic, approximating math functions, human perception and artificial intelligence, encrypting data and clarifying documentation.