Each topic built logically on the previous one, and the progression from foundational concepts to more advanced algorithms made the material easy to follow. The assignments and examples were highly relevant and helped reinforce the concepts.

The content was extremely practical, especially the focus on algorithmic strategies like Greedy, Divide-and-Conquer, and Dynamic Programming. These are core tools that apply directly to technical interviews

The professor explained complex concepts in a very approachable way and consistently connected theory with intuition and real examples. Their teaching style was clear, patient, and enthusiastic. They also encouraged interaction and guided students to think about how to recognize patterns like optimal substructure or overlapping subproblems. Overall, an engaging instructor who clearly cares about student understanding.

Be present and follow the class

Was incredibly unhelpful. Most of the coding work I learned was through trial and error/on my own- rather than having support from the examples in class.

Actual lab versus lecture class assignments felt very disjointed.

Rude, bad attitude, and difficult to ask for help and to work with. Condescending and dismissive of students.

Take the class lab with another TA.