Algorithms (Addison-Wesley series in computer science)

Algorithms (Addison-Wesley series in computer science)

Algorithms (Addison-Wesley series in computer science)
Customer Review: Good introductory text

I found this book at a university book shop back when I was 14 years old and bought it to learn more about certain algorithms. The reason I bought it was because it looked like it would provide very concrete advice on how to achieve an implementation while not requiring more advanced mathematics than I knew at the time.



Now, many years later I have to say that I can't think of any algorithm book I've come across that manages to balance theory and concrete solutions so well; and I own quite a few books on algorithms. (Some might object to the fact that the book uses Pascal as the implementation language, but I think I've seen this book tailored for other languages too).



Also, for a general book on algorithms, Sedgewick managed to pick a very good mix of topics to cover. According to a friend of mine (whom happens to know Sedgewick personally), the book just represents a cross-section of what Sedgewick himself was interested in.



This book was very useful to me when I was a teenager starting to understand bread and butter algorithms, and it continues to be a good reference still to this day. I would recommend you buy this book if you need a good book on fundamental algorithms.



(Also, the typography is very sober and clean, and the illustrations to most of the problems are very clear)

Customer Review: A classic when looking for information about algorithms

When having to solve problems regarding algorithms, this book is one of the frequently used books. It shows besides the interesting details also the larger overview, which certainly adds to your better understanding.