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The Wolfram Language: Programming Fundamentals Training Course
Course
In Glasgow ()
Description
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Type
Course
This course focuses on the structure of expressions and evaluation in the Wolfram Language, illustrating the many ways they can be used to design and implement more powerful programs.
About this course
Basic familiarity with Mathematica and introductory-level skills in any computer programming language are recommended.
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Subjects
- Evaluation
- Programming
- Language Programming
Course programme
- Introducing expressions and their structure,
- manipulating expressions,
- evaluating expressions, and displaying expressions
- Introducing assignments,
- the differences between immediate and delayed assignments,
- how assignments fit into the framework of understanding expressions
- Explaining how elements in expressions can be recognized and modified through pattern matching
- Illustrating how built-in functions in the Wolfram Language make it quick and easy to operate on the individual elements of a list or expression
- Explaining how to set contexts and limit the scope of symbols to create stable, low-maintenance code to solve difficult problems
Additional information
The Wolfram Language: Programming Fundamentals Training Course