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Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures

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Author(s)

Paul E. Black

Abstract

This web site is hosted by the Software and Systems Division, Information Technology Laboratory, NIST. Development of this dictionary started in 1998 under the editorship of Paul E. Black. This is a dictionary of algorithms, algorithmic techniques, data structures, archetypal problems, and related definitions. Algorithms include common functions, such as Ackermann's function. Problems include traveling salesman and Byzantine generals. Some entries have links to implementations and more information. Index pages list entries by area and by type. The two-level index has a total download 1/20 as big as this page.
Citation
NISTIR

Citation

Black, P. (1998), Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures, NISTIR, [online], http://www.nist.gov/dads (Accessed December 1, 2024)

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Created October 1, 1998, Updated April 16, 2018