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About the Course

This course covers the essential information that every serious programmer needs to know about algorithms and data structures, with emphasis on applications and scientific performance analysis of Java implementations. Part I covers elementary data structures, sorting, and searching algorithms. Part II focuses on graph- and string-processing algorithms. All the features of this course are available for free. People who are interested in digging deeper into the content may wish to obtain the textbook Algorithms, Fourth Edition (upon which the course is based) or visit the website algs4.cs.princeton.edu for a wealth of additional material. This course does not offer a certificate upon completion....

Top reviews

RM

May 31, 2017

This is a great class. I learned / re-learned a ton. The assignments were challenge and left a definite feel of accomplishment. The programming environment and automated grading system were excellent.

CS

Oct 26, 2021

Incredible learning experience. Every programmer in industry should take this course if only to dispel the idea that with the advent of cloud computing exponential algorithms can still ruin your day!

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By Tian S

May 16, 2022

Amazing, Insigthful and easy to follow with great descriptions, and graphical illustrations making Algorithms easier to understand and follow

By Anatoly M

Jun 23, 2017

Requires a lot of work, but worth it. Watch out for small bugs - one Java-specific error had me 4% from finishing the course for 15 hours! :D

By Hrishabh G

Jul 4, 2019

Superb course!

I am a non-computer science graduate and this course has landed me the job offers from delhivery, myntra and microsoft india.

By Cornel M

Mar 26, 2022

Amazing programming exercises! The assignment really allows you to understand possible optimizations to your code. Big thanks to the team.

By WildBoar “

Dec 25, 2021

This course is pure diamond. Not only algorithms, data structures and analysis, but also great examples of algorithm applications. Bravo!

By Chi C C

Nov 2, 2021

it is very useful to learn almost all skill in this course, some of skills sometimes appear during code interview, thanks for this class !

By George W

Apr 27, 2020

Excellent course - would be even better if Coursera ported the exercises to the new platform so 3 stars for Coursera but 5 for the course!

By Syed M A

Apr 3, 2022

Awesome course taught by Prof.Robert Sedgewick, his informative lectures were essential for making me understand the world of Algorithms.

By tans f

Jan 28, 2022

Thank you all for making challanging course like this, It was be a great informative and challenging course I studied, thank you so much.

By Chaoyi H

Jan 1, 2018

Excellent course! Amazing assignments!

This is the first time I really understand union-find, priority-queue, red-black-tree. very useful!

By Wudao L

Jul 7, 2017

great course with clear elaboration, demo and autograder. but I have to say the assignment is more java-oriented than algorithm-oriented.

By Amila S

Jun 22, 2020

I am new to algorithms. This lecture series had teaches me algorithms in a way that I can understand easily & improved thinking pattern.

By ravi k

Jun 7, 2020

Very useful for learning java and fundamental algorithmic techniques... definitely worth the effort you put in completing this course...

By Влад Е

Aug 26, 2018

Really good course if you are staring in computer science or even if you are experienced person! Really good and well explained material

By Beau D

Nov 16, 2016

What a great opportunity to take a course from one of the pioneers of computer science. The lectures are perfectly paced and inspiring.

By Andrii V K

Sep 26, 2016

Great course. As for me it is ideal. I dont have a CS degree, but works as java developer. The course shows me the beauty of algorithms!

By lucy

Feb 14, 2022

The lecturer explains everything very slowly and clearly - I recommend 1.75x speed for a brisker pace. The assignments are really fun!

By Erik R

Sep 7, 2020

Good tour to the introduction of algorithms. The lectures are concise, and good to follow. The exercises are very good and supportive.

By Devesh

Jun 21, 2018

Beautiful course. Goes into depth and remains very close to practical applications. As a side-affect I learnt Java quite good as well.

By Victor P

May 24, 2018

Amazing course; A Must have for everyone interested in data structures, algorithms, efficient programming and also Java fundamentals.

By James C

Feb 1, 2018

The programming assignments of this lesson are so strict that they improved my programming skills and understanding of the knowledge.

By tiendm

Dec 12, 2017

the course is very useful. It's helped me have more experiment about analytisc and desined algorithm.

Thank about this course so much

By Henri G

Nov 12, 2017

Thank you very much for such an enlightening course. It is well structured, well presented, and it provides so much food for thought.

By C. M A K

May 26, 2017

Great course! Really helpful in understanding concepts in algorithms and data structures.

! Just nice! specially thanks Sir Sedgewick.

By Woomin P

Oct 21, 2017

Great course. Just wish the assignments would be more about making the data structures and algorithms instead of just applying them.