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Practical Julia: A Hands-On Introduction for Scientific Minds
Learn to use Julia as a tool for research, and solve problems of genuine interest—like modeling the course of a pandemic—in this practical, hands-on introduction to the language.
The Julia programming language is acclaimed in scientific circles for its unparalleled ease, interactivity, and speed. Practical Julia is a comprehensive introduction to the language, making it accessible even if you’re new to programming.
Dive in with a thorough guide to Julia’s syntax, data types, and best practices, then transition to craft solutions for challenges in physics, statistics, biology, mathematics, scientific machine learning, and more. Whether you’re solving computational problems, visualizing data, writing simulations, or developing specialized tools, Practical Julia will show you how.
As you work through the book, you�
� Use comprehensions and generators, higher-level functions, array initialization and manipulation, and perform operations on Unicode text
� Create new syntax and generate code with metaprogramming and macros, and control the error system to manipulate program execution
� Visualize everything from mathematical constructs and experimental designs to algorithm flowcharts
� Elevate performance using Julia’s unique type system with multiple dispatch
� Delve into scientific packages tailored for diverse fields like fluid dynamics, agent-based modeling, and image processing
Whether your interest is in scientific research, statistics, mathematics, or just the fun of programming with Julia, Practical Julia will have you writing high-performance code that can do real work in no time.
Online Ready-to-run code samples, illustrations, and supplemental animations available at .
The Julia programming language is acclaimed in scientific circles for its unparalleled ease, interactivity, and speed. Practical Julia is a comprehensive introduction to the language, making it accessible even if you’re new to programming.
Dive in with a thorough guide to Julia’s syntax, data types, and best practices, then transition to craft solutions for challenges in physics, statistics, biology, mathematics, scientific machine learning, and more. Whether you’re solving computational problems, visualizing data, writing simulations, or developing specialized tools, Practical Julia will show you how.
As you work through the book, you�
� Use comprehensions and generators, higher-level functions, array initialization and manipulation, and perform operations on Unicode text
� Create new syntax and generate code with metaprogramming and macros, and control the error system to manipulate program execution
� Visualize everything from mathematical constructs and experimental designs to algorithm flowcharts
� Elevate performance using Julia’s unique type system with multiple dispatch
� Delve into scientific packages tailored for diverse fields like fluid dynamics, agent-based modeling, and image processing
Whether your interest is in scientific research, statistics, mathematics, or just the fun of programming with Julia, Practical Julia will have you writing high-performance code that can do real work in no time.
Online Ready-to-run code samples, illustrations, and supplemental animations available at .
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528 pages, Paperback
Published October 31, 2023
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January 9, 2024
What Can You Do With Julia
I have read a couple Julia books prior to this.
I found this book was very helpful and well-written.
I feel that if you are needing to use Julia for professional / business use, get this book.
I really enjoyed it.
If you are looking for tinkering with Julia, and just trying it out, this book is good too, but I would also recommend checking out , which I really enjoyed too.
All-in-all, you can NEVER go wrong with a No Starch Press book. They are always solid. My favorite publisher for programming / coding books.
Great book!
Also, just had to put it in. At a quick glance, the cover of the book looks like the robot is holding a grenade. Just me? Comment below hahah
4.8/5
I have read a couple Julia books prior to this.
I found this book was very helpful and well-written.
I feel that if you are needing to use Julia for professional / business use, get this book.
I really enjoyed it.
If you are looking for tinkering with Julia, and just trying it out, this book is good too, but I would also recommend checking out , which I really enjoyed too.
All-in-all, you can NEVER go wrong with a No Starch Press book. They are always solid. My favorite publisher for programming / coding books.
Great book!
Also, just had to put it in. At a quick glance, the cover of the book looks like the robot is holding a grenade. Just me? Comment below hahah
4.8/5
September 24, 2024
I don't know what does this book want to deliver.
It's neither beginner friendly nor deep enough for intermediate level.
Each chapter only scratches the surface of the subjects it covers. It doesn't provide enough information or exploration to make a chapter useful or valuable.
It's neither beginner friendly nor deep enough for intermediate level.
Each chapter only scratches the surface of the subjects it covers. It doesn't provide enough information or exploration to make a chapter useful or valuable.
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