--- product_id: 386280175 title: "WILEY The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms" price: "AED 183" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/386280175-wiley-the-self-taught-computer-scientist-the-beginners-guide-to store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Beginner-friendly CS fundamentals Prepares for technical interviews Focus on data structures & algorithms WILEY The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms **Price:** AED 183 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📈 Level up your coding career with the ultimate self-taught CS guide! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WILEY The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms - **How much does it cost?** AED 183 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/386280175-wiley-the-self-taught-computer-scientist-the-beginners-guide-to) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Self-Paced Learning:** Designed for self-taught programmers, this guide fits your busy schedule and accelerates your career growth. - • **Algorithmic Confidence:** Learn and implement key algorithms including linear and binary search with clear, practical examples. - • **Interview-Ready Skills:** Equip yourself with the knowledge to ace technical interviews and impress hiring managers in top tech companies. - • **Master Core CS Concepts:** Unlock essential data structures like arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and graphs to build a solid programming foundation. - • **Continuous Growth Toolkit:** Access additional resources and tools to keep expanding your programming expertise beyond the book. ## Overview WILEY's The Self-Taught Computer Scientist by Cory Althoff is a beginner-focused guide that demystifies core computer science concepts, emphasizing data structures and algorithms. Tailored for self-learners and aspiring software engineers, it bridges knowledge gaps, boosts interview readiness, and supports ongoing skill development with practical examples and resources. ## 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: Good for Beginners - Gook book to cover the basics for beginners but would be even better if there were more advanced examples and explanations covered 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. ## Features - Item Trademark: WILEY - manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.85098433132, 386. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #177,582 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #100 in Programming Algorithms #282 in Web Programming #297 in Databases & Big Data | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 Reviews | ## Images ![WILEY 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for Beginners *by D***T on 17 March 2023* Gook book to cover the basics for beginners but would be even better if there were more advanced examples and explanations covered ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear as Day *by G***O on 20 October 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Computer Scientist is understandably and clear information H *by C***H on 3 August 2024* ## 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.ae/products/386280175-wiley-the-self-taught-computer-scientist-the-beginners-guide-to](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/386280175-wiley-the-self-taught-computer-scientist-the-beginners-guide-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-26*