Summer Recap
Summer Recap
Fourteen new articles, a graph theory book, and updated benefits for members of this publication.
Hello there!
Welcome to Algorithmically Speaking, where we discuss topics on the intersection of Computer Science, Software Engineering, and life.
Today’s topic summarizes all the new material published in this newsletter over the past two months. As the publication grows, these emails are a chance for new members of this community to read previous editions, for old members to review some that they might have missed, or for them to revisit one of their favorites.
I aim to send one of these emails every two months.
Whether you are new here or a seasoned member, I hope you enjoy the content I post. It comes from the deepest side of me.
💡 Algorithmia
Binary Search and the Fake Coin Puzzle: A collaboration with
on the most general applications of binary search.Mathematical Induction Applied to Graph Theory: A not-so-common introduction to one of the most powerful mathematical tools.
Paths, Connectivity, and Trees: An introduction to foundational concepts in the graph theory field.
The Connectivity Problem: Explaining the foundations of the most present real-world graph application.
Bipartite Graphs: The basic definitions of bipartite graphs, some context in which they are used, and some example problems where we can find them.
Trees, Permutations, and Number Theory: The first example of a problem involving bipartite graphs in disguise.
How to Represent Single-Variable Functions Using Functional Graphs: Theory and applications of functional graphs.
📚 Books
The Competitive Programmer Graphs Handbook: An upcoming ebook about three significant topics inside the Graph Theory field.
⚡ Software Development
How to Enhance Your Skills Through Open-Source Experience: Seize the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your skills in a public setting.
How to Leverage Knowledge as a Junior Developer: A reminder that competence and confidence are essential for success.
✍ Essays
The Five Pillars I Stand Upon: Why your family, partner, mentor, community, and education matter.
🎯 Personal Growth
Exploring Deep Habits (Work Edition): Sharing some lessons from Cal Newport.
Exploring Deep Habits (Home Edition): Have a more meaningful life outside of work for yourself and others.
The Power of the Quiet Mind: Why we should embrace our boredom.
🏁 Final Words
That’s a total of 14 articles in two months. If you want to know what else is in this publication to read, please head over to the archive or the index page to get started with new material.
I also updated this publication's About section to reflect what you can expect if you become a free or paid member. Please look and let me know if anything sounds enticing.
If any of these posts provide any value, please feel free to leave a comment to let me know. Also, feel free to suggest topics of interest that you’d like me to cover, and rest assured that if they align with the purpose of this blog, I will write about them.
And that’s it for today! If you are finding this newsletter valuable, consider doing any of these:
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Have a great day! ☀️
Alberto