Download or read book Programming on Purpose III written by P. J. Plauger and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1993 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays drawn from Plauger's popular "Programming on Purpose" column in the magazine Computer Language, focuses on the technology of writing computer software. Plauger's style is clear without being simplistic, reducing complex themes to bite-size chunks. KEY TOPICS: Covers a number of important technical themes such as computer arithmetic, approximating math functions, human perception and artificial intelligence, encrypting data and clarifying documentation.