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Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
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Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

by Marcello La Rocca
July 2021
Intermediate to advanced
768 pages
25h 23m
English
Manning Publications
Content preview from Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

1 Introducing data structures

This chapter covers

  • Explaining why you should learn about data structures and algorithms
  • Understanding the difference between algorithms and data structures
  • Abstracting a problem
  • Moving from problems to solutions

So, you want to learn about algorithms and data structures: excellent decision!

If you are still deciding whether this is for you, I hope this introductory chapter can dispel your doubts and spark your interest in this great topic.

Why should you learn about algorithms? The short answer is to try to become a better software developer. Knowing about data structures and algorithms is like adding a tool to your tool belt.

Have you ever heard of Maslow’s hammer, aka the law of the instrument? It’s a conjecture, ...

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