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Summary: I've read the rest and this one is the best.
Review: Algorithms in C++ Parts 1-4:After an exhaustive review of nearly every book available on data structures and algorithms (including the seminal "Art of Computer Programming"), and after a considerable reduction in my bank account, I can safely say that this is the best book available on these topics - period. I rate a book on the basis of how close it comes to being the ONLY book that is needed to completely cover the subject matter. This is actually an almost unattainable goal for an author but this is the test I use. Writing style, clarity of communicating ideas, organization of the material, depth of coverage, practicality, and usability are all crucial elements of that goal and marks a book that will retain its value over time. This book comes closer to reaching that goal than any other book I've read. I do have a minor complaint about this book and that is the particular coding style that Dr. Sedgewick uses. I am always diligent about writing clear, self-documenting, and visually appealing code whereas Dr. Sedgewick's code is, perhaps from necessity, rather abbreviated. For example, I've always preferred to use meaningful variable names, not just X or Y and am careful to use indentation to improve code readability etc. etc. This is a minor complaint however, and does not affect the usability of the code. By the way, I do have one other complaint about which I have tried to contact Dr. Sedgewick: WHEN WILL THE SECOND VOLUME BE AVAILABLE!?
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Summary: I've read the rest and this one is the best.
Review: Algorithms in C++ Parts 1-4: After an exhaustive review of nearly every book available on data structures and algorithms (including the seminal "Art of Computer Programming"), and after a considerable reduction in my bank account, I can safely say that this is the best book available on these topics - period. I rate a book on the basis of how close it comes to being the ONLY book that is needed to completely cover the subject matter. This is actually an almost unattainable goal for an author but this is the test I use. Writing style, clarity of communicating ideas, organization of the material, depth of coverage, practicality, and usability are all crucial elements of that goal and marks a book that will retain its value over time. This book comes closer to reaching that goal than any other book I've read. I do have a minor complaint about this book and that is the particular coding style that Dr. Sedgewick uses. I am always diligent about writing clear, self-documenting, and visually appealing code whereas Dr. Sedgewick's code is, perhaps from necessity, rather abbreviated. For example, I've always preferred to use meaningful variable names, not just X or Y and am careful to use indentation to improve code readability etc. etc. This is a minor complaint however, and does not affect the usability of the code. By the way, I do have one other complaint about which I have tried to contact Dr. Sedgewick: WHEN WILL THE SECOND VOLUME BE AVAILABLE!?
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Summary: One the best algorithms books I've seen
Review: As a software developer hungry to learn, I find myself sorting through a large number of computer books to find the well-written ones that are worth investing my time and money in. After reading and using Sedgewick's Algorithms in C++, I consider it to clearly be among the best books on this subject. I found the examples to be well-explained and easy to understand, with lots of practical source code ready to use in your programs. I look forward to reading the upcoming Java version as well.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I admit that I haven't spent too much time exploring this text, but it's tried and tested. I bought it in order to supplement my C++ data structures book. I soon used it as my class text with my notes. The code seems to work (again, I haven't done any major testing on it), and it helped me out a lot in the class. There may be better texts on this subject, but Sedgewick's is very good.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I admit that I haven't spent too much time exploring this text, but it's tried and tested. I bought it in order to supplement my C++ data structures book. I soon used it as my class text with my notes. The code seems to work (again, I haven't done any major testing on it), and it helped me out a lot in the class. There may be better texts on this subject, but Sedgewick's is very good.
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Summary: Deceiving after "Algorithms in C"
Review: I can't honestly give less than 3 stars, since this series is one of the best on algorithms I ever had. But, having two editions, including the last one, of "Algorithms in C", by the same author, I thought this C++ version would be a revelation. But it is not! It gives the impression that he just exchanged "printf" for "cout <<"! I thought he would use C++ specific structures to enhance the algorithms (at least that is what I've expected), but it's just another slightly different version of the same book. I wish I knew beforehand... If it's your first book by Sedgewick, though, I guess it's a good option.
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Summary: When will Part II come out? (I can't wait anymore! )
Review: I have read the previos edition of this book, I like it .. but not much. However, that is the old story.... Mr. Sedgewick had done a very good job in this edition, which is FAR BETTER than any of his previos editions, and this make it one of the best algorithms books you can find. After reading this book, my understand more of what I thought I already know, like those sorting & searching algorithms. The outstanding book on algorithms by the well-known author, Robert Sedgewick. what more do you want, then?
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Summary: Where's the CD
Review: I just cannot believe that in all the copy bent on selling this book, no where (including the glowing reviews) does anyone say whether it comes with a CD or does one really need to key in every character. Rediculous, having a CD to facilitate its use is a must.........PERIOD.
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Summary: Good documentation of basic data structures
Review: I purchased this book to refresh my memory on data structures with templates. It is well written in most spots and provides excellent examples. I would recommend this book to any intermediate c++ programmer who wishes to learn/relearn advanced data structures such as Linked Lists,Hash,QuickSort,etc....
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Summary: one of few books to include geometric algorithms
Review: I teach a course on computer-aided geometric design which includes some data structures and I appreciate Prof. Sedgewick's inclusion of geometric algorithms. It comes in handy at the end of the course. I do have two suggestions: As others have said, please include some problem solutions. And, number two, please include somewhere (as most modern authors do) a link to some teaching aids. They may be working programs, powerpoint presentations and other items. With this addition, it would be a much better text and much easier to sell to potential adopting institutions.
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