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The primary topics in this part of the specialization are: asymptotic ("Big-oh") notation, sorting and searching, divide and conquer (master method, integer and matrix multiplication, closest pair), and randomized algorithms (QuickSort, contraction algorithm for min cuts)....

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KS

Sep 13, 2018

Well researched. Topics covered well, with walkthrough for exam.le cases for each new introduced algorithm. Great experience, learned a lot of important algorithms and algorithmic thinking practices.

DT

May 26, 2020

Thank you for teaching me this course. I learned a lot of new things, including Divide-and-Conquer, MergeSort, QuickSort, and Randomization Algorithms, along with proof for their asymptotic runtime

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By Ed M

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Nov 13, 2020

The Algorithms Illuminated series is very helpful for these courses.

By Tayfun E

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Mar 9, 2020

Very hard and difficult course. I am trying to do it with my best...

By Can B

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Mar 27, 2019

It was a perfect course and it was very helpful to learn algorithms.

By Asela I

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Jul 22, 2018

Gave great confident about using algorithms and to reason about them

By Bhaskar V

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Sep 11, 2017

Great refresher and good starting point for Algorithm Specialization

By Oleksandr P

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Apr 17, 2020

I like this course a lot. Everything were on high level of quality.

By Inderpreet S

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Dec 5, 2019

Great start in the specialisation of algorithm and data structures.

By Hemanth A

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Mar 30, 2017

Well designed and good to refresh the basics on many top algorithms

By Avinash b

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Jul 5, 2021

IT WAS FUN LEARNING NEW TECHNIQUES AND IMPLEMENTING IN ASSIGNMENTS

By Raj K

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Sep 5, 2020

Classes are just so inspirational!. I’m so, so thankful every day!

By Arka M

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Jul 23, 2018

Great Course. :D Thank you for letting me a part of this community

By Jamie J S

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Jan 1, 2017

I'm so glad that I've taken this course. This is really fantastic.

By Umut Ö

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Feb 23, 2023

I have learned a lot about basic Algorithms. Totally recommended.

By Donghun L

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Nov 5, 2021

A very solid course with strong mathematical analysis and proofs.

By Michal K

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Dec 5, 2020

Great mathematical background for D&C algorithms. Also quite fun!

By ndatimana g

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Jun 12, 2020

awesome material. by now I am able to understand algorithm deeply

By Jonathan H

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May 19, 2018

One of the best specializations on this site. Highly recommended!

By subhajit s

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Mar 27, 2018

The instructor was excellent. His way of teaching was really good

By Mingwei C

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Aug 29, 2020

I am amazed how well this online course is designed! Thank you!

By Zilu T

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Dec 28, 2018

Excellent course, a very good overview of fundamental concepts.

By Vikas D

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Dec 16, 2016

Awesome,right now I know why algorithms are most important..!!

By Shubham C

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Oct 11, 2020

One o the best course available in the market for algorithms.

By Mincan C

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Mar 6, 2020

Very helpful. Got better understanding of divide and conquer.

By 黃正豪

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Aug 31, 2018

Quizzes and assignments could be challenging but it worth it.

By Kishan P

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Jun 30, 2018

A perfectly balanced course... neither too fast nor too slow.