“Through approachable yet compelling examples, Lichtman beautifully demonstrates how to turn instincts for strategic gameplay into concrete principles for strategic programming.”
—Grant Sanderson, 3Blue1Brown

“Half my age and twice as wise, Lichtman is the teacher I wish I’d had. Scratch that: he’s the teacher I’m grateful to have now.”
—Ben Orlin, author of Math with Bad Drawings

“What fun! Written with clarity and humor, this book can be appreciated by readers at every level, from teenagers at the start of their coding journey to even college professors like me.”
—Arthur Benjamin, author of The Magic of Math

“A real delight. The joy of algorithms shines through, page after page.”
—John MacCormick, author of Nine Algorithms That Changed the Future

“Great introductions to complex topics not only teach new tools, but open up entirely new ways of thinking. The Computer Always Wins is that great introduction for the eager, curious reader who wants to learn to think algorithmically. A real treat. I would have loved it when I was a student.”
—Richard Rusczyk, founder and CEO, Art of Problem Solving