From the Back Cover
Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition makes it easy to learn. You'll never be bored - complex concepts are all explained through fun cartoons and memorable examples that make them stick. You'll start with tasks like sorting and searching, then build your skills to tackle more advanced problems like data compression and artificial intelligence.
This revised second edition contains brand new coverage of trees, including binary search trees, balanced trees, B-trees and more. You'll also discover fresh insights on data structure performance that takes account of modern CPUs. Plus, the book's fully annotated code samples have been updated to Python 3. By the time you reach the last page, you'll have mastered the most widely applicable algorithms, know when and how to use them, and be fully prepared when you're asked about them on your next job interview.
About the reader
Suitable for self-taught programmers, engineers, job seekers, or anyone who wants to brush up on algorithms.