The document provides an overview of the Mapper algorithm, a technique from topological data analysis. It begins by introducing basic concepts from topology like Reeb graphs and Morse theory. It then describes the key steps of the Mapper algorithm: (1) defining a filter function on the data, (2) clustering inverse images of the filter, and (3) connecting clusters to form a graph. The document discusses practical considerations like choosing filter functions and parameters. It also provides examples of applying Mapper for tasks like clustering, feature selection, and data exploration.