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: Introduces algorithm efficiency, graph theory, trees, matching problems, and network flows. While PDF copies may circulate online, using authorized
However, it is not for the faint of heart. If you are looking for a "Dummy’s Guide" that uses cartoons to explain logic gates, this is not the book for you. But if you want to build a mathematical toolkit that will serve you through a computer science degree and into a career in software engineering or data science, Norman Biggs remains the gold standard. However, it is not for the faint of heart
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: Discusses groups, rings, fields, finite fields, error-correcting codes, generating functions, and symmetry. Key Features of the 2nd Edition