{"product_id":"9780080919737","title":"Heuristic Search: Theory and Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003eSearch has been vital to artificial intelligence from the very beginning as a core technique in problem solving. The authors present a thorough overview of heuristic search with a balance of discussion between theoretical analysis and efficient implementation and application to real-world problems. Current developments in search such as pattern databases and search with efficient use of external memory and parallel processing units on main boards and graphics cards are detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeuristic search as a problem solving tool is demonstrated in applications for puzzle solving, game playing, constraint satisfaction and machine learning. While no previous familiarity with heuristic search is necessary the reader should have a basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and calculus. Real-world case studies and chapter ending exercises help to create a full and realized picture of how search fits into the world of artificial intelligence and the one around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides real-world success stories and case studies for heuristic search algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes many AI developments not yet covered in textbooks such as pattern databases, symbolic search, and parallel processing units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119527444720,"sku":"9780080919737","price":76.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780080919737_p0.jpg?v=1763639227","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780080919737","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}