Grokking Algorithms: An illustrated guide for programmers and other curious people

Aditya Bhargava Grokking Algorithms Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.6 by 1,371 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Fundamental book for understanding
  • Great way to fill in gaps
  • Explains concepts in easy form
  • Keeps your attention
  • Recommended to a wide range of people
  • Covers all major algorithms
  • Easy to follow and interactive
  • Perfect book for beginners

Cons from Reviews

  • Hand-drawn illustrations can be hard to understand
  • Loses focus in later chapters
  • Some algorithms not explained well
  • Misuse of 'visual learners' term
  • Book is not as long as advertised
  • Meaningless illustrations and gaps
  • Concepts explained in a confusing way
  • Not recommended, explanations are basic and sometimes incorrect

Notable Features

Illustrated Guide
For Programmers
Easy to Understand
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