algo-books

Books on algorithms, data structured, problem solving and programming challenges.

The Classics

• knuth Art of Computer Programming, (Vols. 1-4) — Donald Ervin Knuth
  • the most revered compendium of algorithms
• clrs Introduction to Algorithms (3e) — Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein
  • generally known as the CLRS textbook, one of the best keep next to hand reference book and widely used textbook for both grad and undergrad level courses
• DPV Algorithms (1e) — Sanjoy Dasgupta, Christos H. Papadimitriou, Umesh Vazirani
  • explains the fundamentals of algorithms in a story line that makes the material enjoyable and easy to digest
• sedge-c++ Algorithms in C++, Parts 1-4: Fundamentals, Data Structure, Sorting, Searching — Robert Sedgewick
  • this book reminds me of recursion, sweet taste of C++ accompanied with great diagrams and wonderful text
• Sedgewick Algorithms (4e) — Robert Sedgewick, Kevin Wayne
  • this book outlines codes in Java, and explains things very well
• skiena The Algorithm Design Manual — Steve S. Skiena
  • organized in two parts: (1) text on algorithms and data structures & (2) catalog of algorithms

A note on four classic books. A commentary on programming and CS books in general.

Popular Books

• AU Algorithms Unlocked — Thomas H. Cormen
  • By C of CLRS. Presents basics of algorithms for newbies and as a refresher.

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