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Get in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in the fully revised second edition of the bestselling original. (Still no math required!)

Are you hitting a wall with data structures and algorithms? Whether you’re a student prepping for coding interviews or an independent learner, this book is your essential guide to efficient problem-solving in programming.

UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS:
Learn the intricacies of hash tables, recursion, dynamic programming, trees, graphs, and heaps. Become proficient in choosing and implementing the best solutions for any coding challenge.

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Algorithmic Thinking is the complete package, providing the solid foundation you need to elevate your coding skills to the next level.

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About the Author

Dr. Daniel Zingaro is an award-winning Assistant Professor of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he is well known for his uniquely interactive approach to teaching, and internationally recognized for his expertise in Active Learning. He is also the author of Learn to Code by Solving Problems (No Starch Press, 2021).

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No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

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"Algorithmic Thinking provides the theoretical background and detailed problem explanations required to stay ahead of our human and robotic competitors."
—Duncan Smith, Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

"In this newly revised edition, Daniel presents a carefully curated collection of challenging programming problems. By deconstructing the problems alongside clear, practical presentations of algorithms and data structures,
Algorithmic Thinking will empower you–whether you're looking to get a leg up on technical interviews, enter the world of competitive programming, or just want to sharpen your skills."
—Josh Lospinoso, Ph.D., author of C++ Crash Course

"As someone who learnt algorithms from similar problems-oriented books in the early 00s, I believe an updated yet beginner-friendly exposition is long overdue. This book provides implementation-friendly introductions to most building blocks of combinatorial algorithms . . . It's by far the quickest way to get hands-on experience with algorithms, and is also a great supplement to more theoretical expositions."
—Richard Peng, Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo’s Cheriton School of Computer Science

"Not only does
Algorithmic Thinking guide readers on how to approach tackling problems, but Zingaro also helps them understand why these approaches work. With an engaging selection of problems drawn from programming competitions, the book is an excellent guide and an engaging companion for the readers on their learning journey."
—Sushant Sachdeva, Ph.D., Algorithms Professor at the University of Toronto

"The step-by-step solution explanations are so detailed that it feels like Daniel is directly teaching us, his readers. This Second Edition is a worthy update to an already excellent text. I particularly like the new chapter on the rarely discussed randomized algorithms. I believe Computer Science students will enjoy reading it as I do."
—Dr Steven Halim, Senior Lecturer at National University of Singapore

"The book discusses many interesting problems from programming contests and presents useful techniques that are not often included in algorithm textbooks."
—Antti Laaksonen, University of Helsinki

"Now a fully updated and expanded second edition, Daniel Zingaro's
Algorithmic Thinking: Unlock Your Programming Potential from No Starch Press is an ideal, comprehensive, and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional resource for C Programming Language students and software development professionals alike."
—Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Dr. Daniel Zingaro is an award-winning associate professor of mathematical and computational sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. He is well known for his uniquely interactive approach to teaching and internationally recognized for his expertise in active learning. He is also the author of Learn to Code by Solving Problems (No Starch Press) and co-author of Learn AI-Assisted Python Programming.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 23, 2024
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718503229
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718503229
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.06 x 1.06 x 9.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #194,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (24)

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Dr. Daniel Zingaro is an associate teaching professor of computer science and award-winning teacher at the University of Toronto. His main area of research is computer science education, where he studies how to improve Computer Science teaching and learning.

He has written books on competitive programming, algorithms, Python, and GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT. So, in his professional life he has convinced people that he knows what he's doing -- but his choice of hobbies leads people to question his overall intelligence (see, for example, his skydiving video on YouTube).