Java Data Structures and Algorithms (Second Edition)

Author: Robert Lafore
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book helps readers:
· Master data structures and algorithms through visual discussions composed of Java demonstration programs
· Learn how to choose the correct algorithms for common and uncommon programming conditions
· Model real-world processing processes using data and algorithms
· Understand the strengths and weaknesses of different data structures. Consider how to use them to improve programming efficiency
· Learn how to simplify data structures and algorithms using object-oriented programming
This book teaches the problem of organizing and manipulating data in an easy-to-understand way, including some challenges: Understanding this knowledge to achieve the best performance in computer applications. Regardless of the language or platform used, mastering data structures and algorithms will improve the quality and performance of programs. The book provides a set of original visual discussion topics to illustrate the main issues: It uses the Java language to explain important concepts while avoiding the complexity of C/C++ to focus on data structures and algorithms. The experienced author, Mr. Robert Lafore, provides many clear and simple examples, avoiding the lengthy and cumbersome mathematical proofs common for such examples. In the second edition, he modified and expanded his examples using the new features of the Java language. At the end of each chapter, there are questions and exercises to give readers a chance to test their understanding.
This book introduces the data structures and algorithms used in computer programming, providing an in-depth yet easy-to-understand explanation of how to operate and manage data to achieve optimal performance in computer applications. The book is divided into 15 chapters, covering basic concepts, arrays, simple sorting, heaps and queues, linked lists, recursion, advanced sorting, binary trees, red-black trees, hash tables, and graphs, among other topics. The appendix provides running Applets and routines, related books, and solutions to problems. This book offers the knowledge needed after learning a programming language. The content covered is typically part of a second-year course in computer science at universities or colleges, which students begin after mastering the basics of programming.