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Monthly Archives: December 2011
My Sudoku Program
Earlier this week, I was able to write a script that solves the popular Sudoku game. It was a fun experience because along the way I learned about a new way to implement the backtracking algorithm on exact cover problems. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Examples
Tagged algorithm, algorithm x, backtracking, column, dancing links, exact cover, JavaScript, matrix, programming, row, script, solution, sudoku, table
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Sorting Algorithms
I just added a script which executes and gives examples of some basic sorting algorithms. Its accessible at Sorting Algorithms Right now, the algorithms consist of BubbleSort, InsertionSort, MergeSort and SelectionSort. BubbleSort works by comparing items that are next to one … Continue reading
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Tagged algorithm, bubble sort, bubblesort, insertion sort, insertionsort, merge sort, mergesort, programming, selection sort, sletionsort, sort
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So You Want to Program? Lets Get Started!
I can still remember when I first tool Algebra II. This was a class where it seemed like every week we were learning a new formula or law or procedure, and it was so easy to confuse the law of … Continue reading
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Tagged c++, first, hello world, HelloWorld, Java, JavaScript, language, learning, programming
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What Can I Do to Help End the Recession?
I was reading through am article at UrbanCusp on Occupy Wall Street and it really got me to thinking about myself and my involvement in this movement. I’ve never attended an ‘occupy’ rally and rarely read the reports. I did … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, OWS, poverty, recessionn, resume, talent, unemployed
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The Degrees of Consciousness of a Black Nerd
The great W.E.B. Du Bois may have underestimated things a little with his theory on double consciousness that he proposed in “Souls of Black Folk” – especially when it comes to Black nerds. There’s definitely the double-consciousness that of being … Continue reading
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Tagged Black, community, consciousness, degrees, habits, hide, intelligent, isolated, nerd, relax, stress
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User Generated Flash Cards
When I originally started LEARNINGlover.com, I had the idea in my mind that I would utilize my skills in programming and mathematics to help others. While this remains an important goal of mine, I remain curious about how I can … Continue reading