New to Algorithms

I'm new to algorithms and want to start writing them for security apps., can anyone give me advice as to where to start, reading material that you would recommend or exmple algorithms?

Thanks in advance.

re: New to Algorithms

Go for the real thing and try to find "The Art Of Computer Programming", the standard work in three volumes by Donald Knuth; most (if not all) of the rest is a derivative thereof.

kind regards,

Jos (ex-moderator)

re: New to Algorithms

... huh?

re: New to Algorithms

Yep, I quit moderating, now I only answer some questions if/when I feel like it and let others do the endless discussions about banning, infractions, layout of the forums, correcting lazy school kids etc. etc. etc. I don't want to be jumped on my back anymore.

I went back to the Sun Java forums and I'm looking for other forums at the moment.

kind regards,

Jos

re: New to Algorithms

Well let me know if you find something good.

re: New to Algorithms

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