Overview
- Institutional Access (Best for Students): Many universities subscribe to O’Reilly Safari or ProQuest. Search your library portal for the ISBN 978-0534384470. You will get a DRM-protected but fully verified PDF.
- Google Books Preview: While not the full text, partial previews allow you to verify table of contents and sample CLIPS code.
- Pearson/CRC Press eBook: The publisher (Thomson/Course Technology) sometimes offers individual eBook purchases.
- Used Physical Copy: Ironically, a used physical book eliminates all PDF risks. You can then use a scanner for personal digital backup—which is legal under fair use for personal study.
The programming aspect involved writing code to:
The textbook is divided into two main sections to balance theory and practice: