He previously launched Viszen, a SaaS platform in his native South Africa. Today Rishal is a Business Solutions Manager at Entelect. In addition, Rishal founded Artificial Intelligence South Africa (AISA).
The Grokking series from Manning is certainly a wonderfully illustrated series of books helping users of all ages embrace algorithms.
At the same time I would recommend the Grokking series to long time computer users. The reason for their success is indeed a combination of illustrations with code examples. This is providing readers with multiple views of the numerous algorithms that provide the base structure of algorithms.
In addition, the series is a very plain-language approach. This makes learning a certainly challenging topic perfect for readers of any age, providing easy to learn concepts and terms. Rishal has even all the python code from this book online.
The code provided allows easy experimentation. In addition, Grokking Artificial Intelligence Algorithms uses illustrations, exercises, and jargon-free explanations to teach fundamental AI concepts. Okay, it may be fair to say you will be recalling high school algebra.
Power of visual storytelling
Again, with numerous visual references this makes the initially overwhelming idea that anyone can learn not only algorithms, but understanding how your applications can benefit as well.
An army of Ants
Certainly Chapter 6: Swarm Intelligence needs a good explanation for many users. Rishal does not disappoint by using Myrmecology, the scientific study of ants to explain elements of swarm intelligence. Furthermore, just like Aditya Bharagave’s Grokking Algorithms, this book is just perfect.
In conclusion, Grokking Artificial Intelligence Algorithms is spot on for learning about the power of AI algorithms.