[Tutor] Python and algorithms

[C.T. Matsumoto]

Kent Johnson wrote:
> On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 4:59 AM, C.T. Matsumoto <c.t.matsumoto at gmail.com> wrote:
>   
>> Hello Tutors,
>>
>> Can someone point me to any resources that can teach me about algorithms in
>> python?
>>
>> I'm interested in learning how to analyze and make an algorithm.
>>     
>
> I have been reading The Algorithm Design Manual
> http://www.algorist.com/
>
> I find it more readable than Cormen, et al.
>
> But is that what you are asking for, or are you trying to sharpen your
> problem-solving skills? Many progamming problems are solved by simple
> loops and data structures without explicitly using any algorithms that
> you would find in a book such as this.
>
> Kent
>
>   
I'd say sharpening my problem solving skills. I thought that was often
tied to building an algorithm. The example Walter Prins provided I
thought fit what I was looking for.

Cheers,

T