num_pages: 226
description: Algorithms are the heart and soul of computer science. Their applications range from network routing and computational genomics to public-key cryptography and database system implementation. 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---a transcript of what an expert algorithms tutor would say over a series of one-on-one lessons. The exposition is rigorous but emphasizes the big picture and conceptual understanding over low-level implementation and mathematical details.Part 1 of the book series 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.
language: English
title: Algorithms Illuminated (Part 1): The Basics
publisher: Soundlikeyourself Publishing, LLC