Is it worth learning?

Question

Algorithms

With my eyes closed, I can write all the basic sortings, memorized them by rewriting dozens of times, the same with other algorithms like the Sieve of Eratosthenes and the like.

I took this list - https://proglib.io/p/required-programmer-algorithms

And I plan to go through it remembering everything that is, but does it make sense?

Answer 1

It makes sense to UNDERSTAND everything that is there. And not memorize.

Answer 2

If you pass an exam in SAOD (structures and algorithms for data processing), in the second year, then yes, it’s better to memorize

Answer 3

What did Fourier learn? What about prefix and suffix trees?
Usually you never need to memorize anything at all - you need understanding.
You need to memorize if you need to use it now, and there is little time for a thorough study, or if the theory underlying the implementation of the algorithm is a whole science, the possession of which is not necessary for your tasks.

Answer 4

For whom and why