Once Upon an Algorithm: How Stories Explain Computing

Martin Erwig Once Upon an Algorithm Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.5 by 105 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Perfect condition
  • Great explanation for beginners
  • Love it
  • Accessible introduction to computer science
  • Intriguing content
  • Clear and logical prose
  • Relevant and helpful diagrams
  • Well planned and integrated

Cons from Reviews

  • Occasional hits and flops
  • Some topics confusing
  • Not for senior computer scientists
  • Complexity increases throughout
  • May reach limit in each chapter
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