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Ask HN: How to make algorithms out of math formulas?

3 points by jaxgeller 10 years ago · 2 comments · 1 min read

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How does one go about turning a mathematical formula into an algorithm? Assuming limited knowledge, where do I start? Learning formulaic syntax?

How difficult would it be to code an algorithm given only a formula? For example coding out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knapsack_problems

GFK_of_xmaspast 10 years ago

I think you have a bunch of confusion here, and it's not at all clear what you're trying to do.

jaxgellerOP 10 years ago

Are there any courses, readings, or tutorials out there on how to get started?

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