Ask HN: I Need a Data Structures & Algorithms Mentor/Tutor

4 pointsby shk88vor 15 Jahren5 comments

Background: I'm a recent MIS graduate with a software dev internship under my belt. I've been able to land a few interviews (most notably with Microsoft's IT/Operations group), but my curriculum didn't cover any data structures/algorithms material. I'd like to increase my chances of getting hired and not embarrass myself during the interviews, so I'm looking for some help.

What I'm Looking for: Someone to point me to some good DS&A resources (I've looked at a number of Open Courseware lectures, but I've found the quality of the video makes it difficult to follow the slides/code). Also, some good practice problems and answers to the occasional question. Any general insight into the interview process would be greatly appreciated.

What you get: A bright, eager pupil, the satisfaction of helping your fellow hacker and an unlimited supply of gratitude. Or I could do some free web dev work for you. Your choice :)

I would also be willing to write up and share the process with the community, for anyone else that might be in this situation in the future.

Thanks in advance.

5 comments

lazyfunctorvor 15 Jahren

I'd recommend Algorihm Design (Jon Kleinberg and Eva Tardos) and as suggested by ejanus, stanford course http://www.algo-class.org/

shk88vor 15 Jahren

Thanks for the suggestions. I've already signed up for the stanford course. I'm looking for immediately available resources, since I'll be interviewing soon.

ig1vor 15 Jahren

The Cormen book "Introduction to Algorithms" and the book "Programming Interviews Exposed" should bring you up to a solid level.

ejanusvor 15 Jahren

Stanford will offer free Algorithms and Data structures course early next year, maybe you should enroll.

bartonfinkvor 15 Jahren

I can help you out. Shoot me an e-mail and let's talk some more.