Mastering Algorithms: A systematic approach to data structures and problem-solving techniques (English Edition)

Bhandari, Prof. (Dr.) Rahul; Prakash Suthar, Prof. Om

ISBN 10: 9365899605 / ISBN 13: 9789365899603

Editore: BPB Publications, 2025

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• Titolo: Mastering Algorithms: A systematic approach to data structures and problem-solving techniques (English Edition)
• Editore: BPB Publications
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9365899605
• ISBN 13: 9789365899603
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: New

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Riassunto

Algorithms are the foundational language of computing, driving everything from efficient search engines to complex machine learning. Acquiring them is essential for any developer or computer scientist seeking to build high-performance, scalable software.

The book explores the fundamental data structures like arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, hashing, and various trees, as well as binomial and Fibonacci heaps. With this foundation, you will explore a wide range of sorting and searching algorithms, from simple methods to more advanced techniques like radix sort and exponential search. You will gain a deep understanding of general methods and applications of divide and conquer, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, backtracking, and branch and bound, each explained with classic examples.

By the end of this book, you will possess the knowledge and skills needed to tackle challenges head-on, whether in academia or the ever-evolving landscape of technology. You will be prepared for the challenges of building robust software in any professional setting.

What you will learn

● Analyze algorithm and program performance metrics.

● Master fundamental data structures for efficiency.

● Understand sorting algorithms like quick sort, merge sort.

● Explore searching techniques like binary search.

● Apply divide and conquer for problem-solving.

● Design greedy algorithms for optimization tasks.

● Implement graph algorithms for network analysis.

Who this book is for

This book is for students, programmers, and coders who have a foundational understanding of programming. Readers should be comfortable with basic syntax and logic to fully engage with the algorithmic concepts and their implementations.

Table of Contents

1. Algorithm and Program Performance

2. Review of Data Structures

3. Sorting Algorithms

4. Searching Algorithms

5. Divide and Conquer

6. Greedy Algorithms

7. Dynamic Programming

8. Backtracking

9. Branch and Bound

10. Graph Algorithms

11. Computational Complexity

12. Other Advanced Algorithms

APPENDIX: Most Frequently Asked Questions