Book Request: Algorithm Design

**mieu** · 12-21-2010, 06:59 AM

Hello all,

I'm a relatively recent grad from a major in Computer Science. I have been working in the 'real world' as a business analyst, so I haven't really had my hand in any rigorous development work, but I'd like to keep myself sharp as I was hired sort of as a 'double threat' (someone who could analyze both the business and our systems, and could also fill a development role if needed).

I took an algorithm class as was required for my major, however because the head count for the class was so low, it was online, and I took it during a semester that I was having some distinct home-life struggles. I'm sure some of you can relate that while you're able to do the work required, if your brain isn't fully present, the information just bounces off rather than getting absorbed into your memory. I don't remember much! I love having books (they smell nice, feel nice, and look nice on a shelf), can anyone recommend a good textbook for algorithm design and analysis? Looking for more than just the bare basics...those I can probably Wikipedia. I'd like something more mathematical rather than a 'this is how you do this in C++' sort of deal.

Thanks!

**Firebrand** · 12-21-2010, 07:27 AM

Don Knuth's
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are more mathematical than more recent texts.

**mieu** · 12-21-2010, 09:08 AM

	Originally Posted by Firebrand9 To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Don Knuth's To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. are more mathematical than more recent texts.

AHA! You've sparked a memory, I've heard of this book back when I was taking my theory classes. I remember it being very highly recommended by my professors and peers, thanks for the reminder!

**crabnebula** · 12-21-2010, 10:22 AM

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is also sufficiently mathematical but not as rigorious as Knuth's.

12-21-2010, 06:59 AM	#1
mieu Core Member [183%] $/)^3^(\$ MBTI: xNTx Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 7,346	Hello all, I'm a relatively recent grad from a major in Computer Science. I have been working in the 'real world' as a business analyst, so I haven't really had my hand in any rigorous development work, but I'd like to keep myself sharp as I was hired sort of as a 'double threat' (someone who could analyze both the business and our systems, and could also fill a development role if needed). I took an algorithm class as was required for my major, however because the head count for the class was so low, it was online, and I took it during a semester that I was having some distinct home-life struggles. I'm sure some of you can relate that while you're able to do the work required, if your brain isn't fully present, the information just bounces off rather than getting absorbed into your memory. I don't remember much! I love having books (they smell nice, feel nice, and look nice on a shelf), can anyone recommend a good textbook for algorithm design and analysis? Looking for more than just the bare basics...those I can probably Wikipedia. I'd like something more mathematical rather than a 'this is how you do this in C++' sort of deal. Thanks!
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12-21-2010, 07:27 AM	#2
Firebrand Member [41%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,642	Don Knuth's To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. are more mathematical than more recent texts.
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crabnebula Member [15%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 606	To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. is also sufficiently mathematical but not as rigorious as Knuth's.
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