ALGORITHMS 1ST EDITION

This textbook explains the fundamentals of algorithms in a storyline that makes the text enjoyable and easy to digest. The emphasis is mostly placed on understanding the crisp mathematical idea behind each algorithm in a manner that is intuitive and rigorous without being unduly formal. An accessible treatment of linear programming introduces students to one of the greatest achievements in algorithms. A chapter on the Quantum Algorithm for factoring has also been added that provides a unique peephole into this exciting topic.

Pedagogical features, such as the use of the three series of separate boxes have been introduced in the book to strengthen its narrative. These pieces provide historical context, a description of how the algorithms are used in practice, and excursions for the mathematically sophisticated.