Coding the Matrix: Linear Algebra with Python and Software Design
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Coding the Matrix: Linear Algebra with Python and Software Design
Philip N. Klein
6 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2017–2019.
What people on Hacker News said
This has a strong emphasis on LA's utility in CS, and includes concepts outside traditional LA that enrich the narrative.
If you want to learn linear algebra by coding in python, this is hands down the best book out there.
A hands on introduction to both Python and Linear Algebra using real world cases (ex. you are given a high res image, make a low res version to put on your website so that it could load more quickly).
Where it comes up
- Linear Algebra by Jim Hefferon – free textbook 2019 · 4 recommendations
- Ask HN: What's the best textbook you've read? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- The most mentioned books on Stack Overflow 2017 · 1 recommendation