--- product_id: 292405450 title: "The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms" price: "€ 55.78" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/292405450-the-self-taught-computer-scientist-the-beginners-guide-to-data store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms **Price:** € 55.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms - **How much does it cost?** € 55.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/292405450-the-self-taught-computer-scientist-the-beginners-guide-to-data) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The follow-up to Cory Althoff's bestselling The Self-Taught Programmer , which inspired hundreds of thousands of professionals to learn to program outside of school! Fresh out of college and with just a year of self-study behind him, Cory Althoff was offered a dream first job as a software engineer for a well-known tech company, but he quickly found himself overwhelmed by the amount of things he needed to know, but hadn’t learned yet. This experience combined with his personal journey learning to program inspired his widely praised guide, The Self-Taught Programmer . Now Cory's back with another guide for the self-taught community of learners focusing on the foundations of computer science. The Self-Taught Computer Scientist introduces beginner and self-taught programmers to computer science fundamentals that are essential for success in programming and software engineering fields. Computer science is a massive subject that could cover an entire lifetime of learning. This book does not aim to cover everything you would learn about if you went to school to get a computer science degree. Instead, Cory's goal is to give you an introduction to some of the most important concepts in computer science that apply to a programming career. With a focus on data structures and algorithms, The Self-Taught Computer Scientist helps you fill gaps in your knowledge, prepare for a technical interview, feel knowledgeable and confident on the job, and ultimately, become a better programmer. Learn different algorithms including linear and binary search and test your knowledge with feedback loops Understand what a data structure is and study arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, binary trees, binary heaps, and graphs Prepare for technical interviews and feel comfortable working with more experienced colleagues Discover additional resources and tools to expand your skillset and continue your learning journey It's as simple as this: You have to study computer science if you want to become a successful programmer, and if you don't understand computer science, you won't get hired. Ready for a career in programming, coding, or software engineering and willing to embrace an "always be learning" mindset? The Self-Taught Computer Scientist is for you. Review: Clear as Day - DISCLAIMER: Got the book today (10/19/2021) and got 4 chapters in. I had been waiting for a book like this from a writer like Cory. I'm a fan of his previous work but this book is special to me. Read on... I am a self taught data engineer and I always felt lacking in the topics this book covers. When I finish the book I will update the review. For now, if you're on the fence... Give him your money. The code sections are well written and simple to understand. I really love the way he lays things out where he shows how to write an algorithm such as a search tree but also explains how to do the same thing using methods or imported libraries. The concepts are straightforward to follow and I feel as if I can get to work and directly apply his theory to my prod code. Very grateful for his work. Review: Best book ive read so far on Data Structures and Algorithms - I've been looking through countless youtube videos and websites trying to figure out how to better comprehend data structures & algorithms. The explanations in this book are concise and paint a picture so you vividly remember each term and what each term looks like physically. It's a 10/10 will be buying his other books as well. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #202,718 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #77 in Data Processing #83 in Computer Programming Languages #155 in Python Programming | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 152 Reviews | ## Images ![The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qeLcY29LL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear as Day *by G***O on October 20, 2021* DISCLAIMER: Got the book today (10/19/2021) and got 4 chapters in. I had been waiting for a book like this from a writer like Cory. I'm a fan of his previous work but this book is special to me. Read on... I am a self taught data engineer and I always felt lacking in the topics this book covers. When I finish the book I will update the review. For now, if you're on the fence... Give him your money. The code sections are well written and simple to understand. I really love the way he lays things out where he shows how to write an algorithm such as a search tree but also explains how to do the same thing using methods or imported libraries. The concepts are straightforward to follow and I feel as if I can get to work and directly apply his theory to my prod code. Very grateful for his work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book ive read so far on Data Structures and Algorithms *by R***O on April 2, 2023* I've been looking through countless youtube videos and websites trying to figure out how to better comprehend data structures & algorithms. The explanations in this book are concise and paint a picture so you vividly remember each term and what each term looks like physically. It's a 10/10 will be buying his other books as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helpful *by E***L on September 7, 2023* Good helpful information ## Frequently Bought Together - The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms - The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally - A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science: A virtual degree for the self-taught developer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/292405450-the-self-taught-computer-scientist-the-beginners-guide-to-data](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/292405450-the-self-taught-computer-scientist-the-beginners-guide-to-data) --- *Product available on Desertcart Netherlands* *Store origin: NL* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*