Introduction to Algorithms Weight Training Joke

As one of the authors of Introduction to Algorithms, I have a bias. So I will give only objective reasons, and let others chime in with opinion. 1. Size. At 1312 pages (including front matter), the book covers a wide range of topics and techniques. 2. Longevity. The book was first published in 1990. It’s currently in its third edition, with a fourth edition in progress. 3. Rigor. It’s mathematically rigorous. A few properties are left as exercises (hey, we have to give students something to do), but we pull no punches on the math. (Admittedly, some readers find the math to be a turn-off. The point is that we back up our claims, rather than waving our hands.) 4. Price. You won’t find many 1300+ page hardcover textbooks for a price that low. 5. Weight training. Carrying Introduction to Algorithms around builds up your muscles. OK, reason #5 is a joke, but the other reasons are serious and factual.

Thomas Cormen lists objective reasons to recommend Introduction to Algorithms, praising its size, longevity, rigor, and price before joking that carrying the enormous textbook builds muscle. The punchline is a playful exaggeration about the book’s intimidating weight, making the post useful as a reaction to a huge or overly comprehensive textbook. EN: Thomas Cormen lists objective reasons to recommend Introduction to Algorithms, praising its size, longevity, rigor, and price before joking that carrying the enormous textbook builds muscle. The punchline is a playful exaggeration about the book’s intimidating weight, making the post useful as a reaction to a huge or overly comprehensive textbook.

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