> Students learning Algorithms for the first time should never touch CLRS. It is the worst thing that a beginner can pick up. I can second that. CLRS is a grea

> Students learning Algorithms for the first time should never touch CLRS. It is the worst thing that a beginner can pick up. I can second that. CLRS is a great reference work for people who already know algorithms, and I can absolutely understand why CS Professors use it to prepare courses and exercises. But as an introductory text for newcomers? No. Absolutely not.