[A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms]: Level Up Your Core Programming Skills - 2020, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

by Jiwel

A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Level Up Your Core Programming Skills 2nd EditionAlgorithms and data structures are much more than abstract concepts. Mastering them enables you to write code that runs faster and more efficiently, which is particularly important for today’s web and mobile apps. Take a practical approach to data structures and algorithms, with techniques and real-world scenarios that you can use in your daily production code, with examples in JavaScript, Python, and Ruby. This new and revised second edition features new chapters on recursion, dynamic programming, and using Big O in your daily work.

Use Big O notation to measure and articulate the efficiency of your code, and modify your algorithm to make it faster. Find out how your choice of arrays, linked lists, and hash tables can dramatically affect the code you write. Use recursion to solve tricky problems and create algorithms that run exponentially faster than the alternatives. Dig into advanced data structures such as binary trees and graphs to help scale specialized applications such as social networks and mapping software. You’ll even encounter a single keyword that can give your code a turbo boost. Practice your new skills with exercises in every chapter, along with detailed solutions.

Genres: Nonfiction, Computer Science, Software, Technology

488 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2022

Reviews

[Ajibola S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent content and written in accessible language. Essential first read for folks with no experience in data structures and algorithms or those who seek a more relaxed understanding of the subject.

5 solid stars!

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

feel like i actually truly learned concepts with the intuitive explanations, walk-throughs, visuals, verbage, memory tricks, and exercises. wish i could go back and read it my freshman year

[Ivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect book to learn about algorithms and data structures.

[Sotero Osuna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to DS&A. Though not comprehensive enough for gaining mastery, this book will provide adequate mental models for understanding fundamental data structures with their corresponding associated algorithms.