Re:50 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know (Second Edition)
by mythhabit on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @04:57AM
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And 99.999% of all SDE do not need to implement these algorithms. Or ever understand them. And those that do, should seek that knowledge of their specific circumstance when the need arises.
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Re:50 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know (Second Edition)
by vrnvu on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @08:19AM
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99.999% of all SWE don’t know that algorithms and data structures evolve. How can you they choose the right library? That was my point.
Re:50 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know (Second Edition)
by mythhabit on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @09:29AM
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They know (I hope), but it is completely irrelevant for the vast majority of work they do. And if it becomes relevant with the use of profiling, they can dive down in the details.