by Randy Nevin
Finding the best of all possible solutions can be made easier with AI-based search algorithms. Randy looks at the A* algorithm -- and discusses how it can be used to simulate a printed circuit board layout.
by Michael P. McLaughlin
Simulated annealing is most often used by VLSI chip designers to determine the optimum arrangement of thousands of circuits. But, as Michael shows here, it has other applications as well.
by Todd King
The argument can be made that object-oriented language provide the most efficient way of modeling the real world. Todd states his case, as he uses C++ to build a simulation system that mimics the force of one planet on another.
by Mark C. Peterson
Using precedence trees makes it possible to create ordered, binary trees that have a single configuration for a given set of numbers. What all this leads to, says Mark, is more efficient programs.
by Michael Abrash and Dan Illowsky
Mini-interpreters can do lots of work within a small space, even letting you create your own customized minilanguage. Michael and Dan discuss the pros and cons of mini-interpreters, then give you the tools to roll your own.
by Tom Green
In this article, Tom presents a set of tools that let you take advantage of the 80386's built-in memory protection and hardware-supported multitasking capabilities.
by John M. Dlugosz
Watcom got good reviews when DDJ looked at it last year. In this issue, John examines how its latest incarnation measures up.
by Michael Swaine
Nobody knows the trouble Michael knows as he continues his discussion of neural nets and his talks with Hal Hardenbergh.
by Al Stevens
Al is still intrigued
by C++ and its potentials. To test his new-found knowledge and skills, Al uses C++ to build pop-up windows and menus.
by Jeff Duntemann
The rapid acceptance of objects in the world of Pascal convinces Jeff that Pascal programming may never be the same again. He then strays off into the world of REXX programming, with a look at Personal REXX.
by Jonathan Erickson
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by Michael Swaine
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