The Algorithm Design Manual - Steven S. Skiena - ( Springer - 2nd Ed.2008 (1°Ed.1998) - pp.747 ).pdf

The Algorithm Design Manual
Second Edition
Steven S. Skiena
The Algorithm Design Manual
Second Edition
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Steven S. Skiena
Department puter Science
State University of New York
at Stony Brook
New York, USA
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ISBN: 978-1-84800-069-8 e-ISBN: 978-1-84800-070-4
DOI: -1-84800-070-4
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Preface
Most professional programmers that I’ve encountered are not well prepared to
tackle algorithm design problems. This is a pity, because the techniques of algorithm
design form one of the core practical technologies puter science. Designing
correct, efficient, and implementable algorithms for real-world problems requires
access to two distinct bodies of knowledge:
• Techniques – Good algori