Julia - Bit by Bit: Programming for Beginners

This book teaches fundamental programming principles to beginners using Julia, a modern language with many features not available in more popular languages like C and Java. It is organized into 10 chapters, covering topics such as numbers, decision-making, loops, functions, characters and strings, array processing, sorting and searching techniques, structures, dictionaries, and sets. The presentation is based on the fact that many students have difficulties learning programming, and uses clear examples, detailed explanations, and numerous interesting problems to overcome this.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 289 pages
Publication date: 16 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The primary objective of this book is to impart essential programming principles to beginners through the utilization of Julia, one of the fastest-growing programming languages in today's landscape. Julia can be categorized as a modern language, boasting numerous features that are not present in more widely used languages such as C and Java. The book is structured into ten chapters. Chapter 1 provides a comprehensive overview of the programming process. It demonstrates how to write a first Julia program and introduces some of the fundamental building blocks required for program development. Chapter 2 delves into the realm of numbers, encompassing integers, floating-point numbers, operators, expressions, and their manipulation. Chapter 3 focuses on decision-making in programming, introducing the concept of if and if...else statements. Chapter 4 explores the idea of looping, implemented using for and while statements. It also explains how to read data from a file and write results to a file. Chapter 5 formally introduces functions, enabling the division of a large program into smaller, manageable units that collaborate to solve a given problem. Chapter 6 is dedicated to characters and strings, highlighting the seamless interaction between them in Julia. Chapter 7 addresses array processing, which is notably simpler in Julia compared to other languages. Chapter 8 focuses on sorting and searching techniques, recognizing the importance of organizing data in a manner that facilitates quicker and more efficient searching. Chapter 9 introduces structures, enabling the grouping of data in a format that facilitates easier manipulation as a unified unit. Chapter 10 explores two valuable data structures—dictionaries and sets—which greatly enhance the ability to solve certain types of problems with greater ease and convenience.

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Weight: 526g
Dimension: 168 x 357 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030739355
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021