Algorithms, Fourth Edition: Book and 24-Part Lecture Series

This is a great book on algorithms for anyone who would like to learn how computers actually work and how to better their own understanding of the algorithms that can improve their own code and programming. This is a great book for the average algorithm designer.

I'm taking the accompanying Coursera class on Algorithms by Sedgewick in September, so I ordered the textbook as a reference. I can't say that the first chapter grabbed my attention or interested me much, but maybe it gets better? My objective in learning about algorithms is to learn how to write more efficient computer programs. If it bores me terribly, I will just remain inefficient. So far I can honestly say that the chapter one exercises seem beyond my level of understanding. If the topic doesn't become more clear or interesting with the lecture videos, I will re-consider the study of algorithms.

I agree with great review posts that this is a great book and series of videos with diagrams is awesome.Have a question though, how did you guys got the access code to redeem the videos from informit.com web site? Could someone help?

The book is great. But the access to the video lectures is used by previous owner of the book. I bought this deluxe version only because of the lectures but obviously I do not get it. So my lesson is that do not buy a used copy of this deluxe version. Instead, buy the standard version.

If you like computer science, and if you want to know more about how of the most popular algorithms are based, then you have the best book available. You maybe think it's a little bit expensive, but totally worth it!

Good book so far

Can anyone help me in accessing 24 lectures on informit? I purchased but it doesn't come with information on how to access those lectures.

I'm using this to supplement my Cormen Introduction to Algorithms. It's saving my life! It's so much easier to understand.

Excellent book.