On: Ask HN: How much time to devote to learning algorithms vs. creating software?

I've read some of and done exercises in The Algorithm Design Manual instead of CLRS as I was always told and read CLRS is more a reference. I found The Algorithm Design Manual interesting and nicely paced, not slow at all. I actually very much enjoy it and will often re-read chapters or sections and pick out things I might have just slightly glossed over.

I can't say anything about CLRS as I haven't read it or any parts of it.