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Scott Robert Ladd

Clearwater, FL

Scott is a humanoid, a U.S. Citizen, a husband, and the father of three wonderful daughters. In the realm of computer programming, he's widely-known for writing more than 20 books about software development and evolutionary computing. In the 21st ce... view more

  1. on September 22, 2010
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    Scott Robert Ladd
    commented on a project update

    Hello... Thank you for trying to support his book project via KickStarter. However, they're "all or nothing" model didn't quite work, so I've created a new funding page at http://www.indiegogo.com/Evolutionary-Algorithms- ..Scott
  2. on August 11, 2010
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    Scott Robert Ladd
    commented on a project update

    I'll be putting the first chapter and an outline online in the next day or so.
  3. on August 4, 2010
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    Scott Robert Ladd
    commented on a project update

    I'm working on the example code... OCaml poses something of a challenge. :) But I think it will work.
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    Scott Robert Ladd launched a project

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    A Journey of Dragons - A Science Fantasy Novel (Canceled) by Scott Robert Ladd

    A Journey of Dragons is an original science fantasy novel. Crowd-funding will support creation of a printed (paperback) edition.

    Funding Canceled (08/03/2010)
  6. on July 30, 2010
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    Scott Robert Ladd
    Posted project update #4

    Change of Plans

    I've learned a bit about how Kickstarter works, so I'm reintroducing the project with a different set of goals.

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  7. on July 30, 2010
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    Scott Robert Ladd
    Posted project update #1

    Looking good...

    The book will contain code in C++, Python, and OCaml, for most examples.

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        Scott Robert Ladd on August 11, 2010

        I'll be putting the first chapter and an outline online in the next day or so.

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        Russell Smithers on August 28, 2010

        Good luck.

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        Scott Robert Ladd on September 22, 2010

        Hello...

        Thank you for trying to support his book project via KickStarter. However, they're "all or nothing" model didn't quite work, so I've created a new funding page at http://www.indiegogo.com/Evolutionary-Algorithms-

        ..Scott


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  8. on July 19, 2010
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    Scott Robert Ladd
    Posted project update #3

    Store Change

    We've switched to Printfection for our store, for a variety of reason (including the fact they actually answered technical questions about artwork!)

    http://www.printfection.com/ajod

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  9. on July 18, 2010
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    Scott Robert Ladd
    Posted project update #2

    CafePress Store online

    We've added a CafePress store for the Syraqua universe, including mousepads, coffee cups, and the usual bric-a-brac. :)

    http://www.cafepress.com/Syraqua

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  10. on July 18, 2010
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    Scott Robert Ladd launched a project

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    Evolutionary Algorithms - Natural Selection in Software Engineering by Scott Robert Ladd

    Evolutionary Algorithms is an experiential guide to understanding & creating software algorithms based on natural selection and complexity science.

    Funding Unsuccessful (09/01/2010)