July 2022
Intermediate to advanced
496 pages
11h 18m
English
Overview
This book provides a practical and in-depth look at the core issues surrounding data structures and algorithms in Python. By reading it, you'll understand how to effectively implement and utilize various data structures, analyze algorithm efficiency, and enhance the performance of your Python applications.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the use and implementation of stacks, queues, lists, and other essential data structures.
- Analyze the performance of algorithms in terms of computational complexity.
- Learn dynamic programming techniques and algorithmic paradigms to solve problems efficiently.
- Effectively use complex structures like heaps and priority queues in Python.
- Apply various algorithms, from sorting to string-matching, in real-world scenarios.
Author(s)
Dr. Basant Agarwal is an experienced author and computer science educator with a background in teaching and a passion for making technical topics accessible. His expertise in Python and algorithms makes this book a valuable resource for learners.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for developers and programmers with a basic understanding of Python. If you're looking to deepen your knowledge in data structures and algorithms, this book provides the practical steps needed. Whether you're building foundational skills or advancing your technical abilities, this book is tailored to help you. It's perfect for anyone looking to write high-performance Python applications with efficient algorithms.
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