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29 Post author: XiXiDu 29 May 2012 01:17PM

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Comment author: beoShaffer 30 May 2012 12:34:33AM 0 points [-]

It's too bad there aren't any algorithms books that challenge you to discover algorithms for yourself, maybe with a graduated system of hints.

The classroom segments of several of my classes have been like this, though the collaboration between students aspect was a mixed blessing.