"Algorithms are the heart and soul of computer science. Their applications range from network routing and computational genomics to publick-key cryptography and database system implementation. Studying algorithms can make make you a better programmer, a clearer thinker, and a master of technical interviews. Algorithms Illuminated is an accessible introduction to the subject--a transcript of of one-on-one lessons. Part 1 covers asymptotic analysis and big-O notation, divide-and-conquer algorithms and the master method, randomized algorithms, and several famous algorithms for sorting and selection."--Back cover.