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Algorithms, by Jeff Erickson

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Re: Algorithms, by Jeff Erickson

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Post by kkarakk »

_underflow_ wrote: post #3

> Please do not ask me for solutions to the exercises. Even if you are [an] instructor, I will say no. That's kind of a bummer. I like to be able to check my answers when teaching myself things. Am I somehow alone in that?

as is the case with all uni oriented textbooks, they can't be used alone if you don't instantly grok the content. i'm sure just searching github for a sample implementation followed by a discussion of the finer points on stackoverflow/programming reddit of choice will do you

a 5 minute search gave me this - https://github.com/floyernick/Data-Structures-and-Algorithms for algos implemented in Go. github is littered with these kindsa samples(some of them highly vetted) https://github.com/topics/algorithms-and-data-structures

Re: Algorithms, by Jeff Erickson

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Post by arketyp »

alsadi wrote: post #4

The logo on the right is the arabic letters of the word Algorithmi (al-Khwarizmi) the persian muslim scholar after him algorithms and logarithms were named

It reminds me of an ashtray design which is famous in Sweden, by Stig Lindberg: https://balstaauktionshall.nu/images/custom/ProductTemplate/...

I remember tracing the lines with my finger as a kid, trying to decipher a hidden logic...

Re: Algorithms, by Jeff Erickson

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Post by willbw »

yoler wrote: post #9

Isn’t this the guy that is famous for being admitted to a PhD program with an exceptionally low GPA? If so, why is he the exception and why aren’t more PhD programs looking for non-traditional talent? Edit: I read his blog post. It gave me more insight. It looks possible for people with those sort of grades to be admitted even today, but they seem to need a cheerleader on the inside that will help them.

There are a lot more people going to university these days, and grades are inflated. That's the short story. If you have to look at many many applications for a spot at a top university you are more likely to choose someone who is a "traditional" talent.

Re: Algorithms, by Jeff Erickson

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Post by divs1210 »

alsadi wrote: post #4

The logo on the right is the arabic letters of the word Algorithmi (al-Khwarizmi) the persian muslim scholar after him algorithms and logarithms were named

that is beautiful! thanks for pointing it out! is it readable for people who can read Arabic?

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Post by dhimes »

_underflow_ wrote: post #3

> Please do not ask me for solutions to the exercises. Even if you are [an] instructor, I will say no. That's kind of a bummer. I like to be able to check my answers when teaching myself things. Am I somehow alone in that?

The author probably agrees with you. He indicates that he provides solutions for most of the problems he assigns to his class.

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Post by theoh »

divs1210 wrote: post #15
alsadi wrote: post #4

The logo on the right is the arabic letters of the word Algorithmi (al-Khwarizmi) the persian muslim scholar after him algorithms and logarithms were named

that is beautiful! thanks for pointing it out! is it readable for people who can read Arabic?

See http://www.kufic.info

Re: Algorithms, by Jeff Erickson

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Post by dhimes »

alsadi wrote: post #4

The logo on the right is the arabic letters of the word Algorithmi (al-Khwarizmi) the persian muslim scholar after him algorithms and logarithms were named

Logo on the right of what? All I see is a geometric design in the middle of the cover. It doesn't look Arabic and it seems like it would be very cumbersome for someone to sign as a name.

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Post by thunderbong »

dhimes wrote: post #18
alsadi wrote: post #4

The logo on the right is the arabic letters of the word Algorithmi (al-Khwarizmi) the persian muslim scholar after him algorithms and logarithms were named

Logo on the right of what? All I see is a geometric design in the middle of the cover. It doesn't look Arabic and it seems like it would be very cumbersome for someone to sign as a name.

The lines in blue in the cover image spell out the word
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