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’ll: • 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 Resources: Ready-to-run code
samples illustrations and supplemental animations available at https: julia.lee-phillips.org
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