Discrete Mathematics for Computing

by Rod Haggarty

This is a short, concise introduction to key mathematical ideas for computer scientists which develops their understanding of discrete mathematics and its application in computing. The author presents numerous worked examples and practice exercises with full solutions so readers see how to work with the mathematical concepts covered, thereby developing their own competence. Reliance on previous mathematical experience is kept to a minimum, though some basic algebraic manipulation is required. The content constitutes an accepted core of mathematics for computer scientists (for example, the formal methods used in computer science draw heavily on the discrete mathematical concepts covered here, particularly logic, sets, relations and functions). The topics are presented in a well defined, logical order that build upon each other and are constantly reinforced by worked examples. Emphasis is placed on clear and careful explanations of basic ideas and on building confidence in developing mathematical competence through carefully selected exercises. This book is designed for computer scientists with modest familiarity of mathematics who are looking to understand the more mathematical side of computing and programming concepts.

Genres: Mathematics, Computer Science, Programming, Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2002

Reviews

[apollojet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Если ты по какой бы то ни было причине пытаешься обмазаться функциональщиной не имея технического бэкграунда — эта книга must read.
После ее прочтения синтаксис скалы из мертвого языка превратился во что-то родное и легкочитаемое.
Структуры данных (не только стоящие за ними рационали, но и их ПРАКТИЧЕСКОЕ применение) бывшие до этого неприступными, стали укладываться в голову как 19летние гимнастки в постель менеджера Газпрома.
Также еще грустнее стало смотреть на Java. И не столько на сам язык — сколько на сообщество разработчиков. Книга —2002 года! Зная это смотреть, как на лекциях Шепелева этот алгоритмически подкованный сброд не может уложить в голову лямбда-вычисления — и грустно и забавно одновременно.
Грустно от того, что эти же ребята будут тебя собеседовать. Весело от того, что если так выглядят ходящие на лекции представители community, то в IT можно не просто входить — индустрию можно брать как пьяную сонную девку. Немытыми гуманитарными руками.

[Fotis Koutoulakis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one quite a bit!

Also, the information Goodreads has on this title is wrong: The book is about ~230 pages, of which the last 40 or so pages are exercise solutions, which are greatly appreciated.

The only thing I would want out of this book is more "meat", so to speak: the book only exposes about 8-9 or so topics, and it only manages to touch on the subjects, giving the reader a taster, but leaving them wanting more.

Of course, to be fair to the author, he does claim that his aim with this one is to be an introduction to these topics, preparing the user for more rigorous books on them.

[Mohammed Alrayssi]

good

[Xenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book that explains everything in a clear and precise way.