Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen

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"Introduction to Algorithms" by Thomas H. Cormen and co-authors is widely recognized as the standard textbook for algorithms courses. However, a significant criticism is its reliance on pseudo code rather than a widely-used programming language like Java. While pseudo code was beneficial in the past for reaching a broad audience, the current landscape of computer science education suggests that most students are already familiar with Java, making the use of pseudo code less relevant. This shift raises questions about the effectiveness of the textbook in teaching algorithms to today's students.

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Although this is the most common textbook used in Algorithms course, but it's big problem is the use of pseudo code instead of a common mature language such as Java.

The use of pseudo code is useful when there is no common language (like in 1980s) and thus making the book intended to broad audience, but now I think no CS student that has to take algo course that don't have familiarity with Java.
 
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