93 pages

Who said that learning sorting algorithms had to be boring?

What if you could actually not only understand what the algorithm is doing but HEAR every step the computer is executing (and I'm talking about music here, not just random sounds)? Now, wouldn't that be more fun than simply learning how to sort a list?

"Discovering the Sound of Sorting Algorithms" teaches you how to do just that. Through a series of fun programming exercises and tutorials, you'll not only learn how some of the most sorting algorithms work, but you'll also be able to create some very cool pieces of electronic music with them using an open-source software called Sonic Pi.

What you'll learn:

• how to use Sonic Pi to create electronic music with code

• the basics of programming in Ruby

• the theory behind 4 of the most common sorting algorithms (bubble sort, selection sort, insertion sort, and merge sort)

• follow along through fun programming exercises and tutorials leading to the composition of 4 awesome electronic music pieces that have the power to get all your friends up and dancing in no time!

What’s new in version 2

The first version of this ebook used to be available as a free download when subscribing to my email list.

Now, I’ve remodeled the book to make it much easier to read and follow along, and I’ve added a completely new section in Appendix that pushes the concept of making music with these algorithms even further.

Need a refresher on programming fundamentals? Check out Part 2 of the series “Coding Music with Sonic Pi” :

Playful Introduction to Programming