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Depicts the creation of the world champion checkers computer program, Chinook. This book details the mistakes and technical problems made and the lessons learned in the continuous effort to improve Chinook's performance, revealing the human factor behind the program's design.
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  • Supplier: Pickabook
  • SKU: 9780387765754
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Depicts the creation of the world champion checkers computer program, Chinook. This book details the mistakes & technical problems made & the lessons learned in the continuous effort to improve Chinook's performance, revealing the human factor behind the program's design.

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Computer - A programmable electronic machine which stores and manipulates data.
Human - A highly developed and adapted mamal and deminant species on earth
World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti
technical - Something that relates to a good level of skill and methods.
Design - A drawing or styles that shows the look and functionality of something before its made.
Performance - When someone is presenting a form of entertainment, also how well someone is doing within a role.

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A UK based company founded in 1998. Offering exceptional value for money on a wide range of books including leather bound books and sticker books.

Over 5 million books in stock - all new
Discounts of upto 80 percent
Excellent customer service
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