Algorithms Illuminated (Part 1): The Basics

Algorithms are the heart and soul of computer science. Their applications range from network routing and computational genomics to public-key cryptography and machine learning. Studying algorithms can make you a better programmer, a clearer thinker, and a master of technical interviews. Algorithms Illuminated is an accessible introduction to the subject for anyone with at least a little programming experience. The exposition emphasizes the big picture and conceptual understanding over low-level implementation and mathematical details---like a transcript of what an expert algorithms tutor would say over a series of one-on-one lessons. Part 1 covers asymptotic analysis and big-O notation, divide-and-conquer algorithms and the master method, randomized algorithms, and several famous algorithms for sorting and selection.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: Roughgarden, TimPublished: 09/27/2017Publisher: Soundlikeyourself Publishing, LLCISBN: 9780999282908Pages: 228Weight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d