Basic Tutorial on Data Structures

Author: Wen Yimin et al. Guo Jie Li Jian
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book systematically introduces various commonly used data structures and algorithms for sorting and searching, elaborating on the logical and storage structures of different data structures along with their basic operations. Each data structure type and its basic operations are first described using C-like code, then implemented using compilable and runnable C language code, accompanied by detailed comments. The book emphasizes both theory and practice, featuring numerous diagrams and exercises. The explanations are clear, logically structured, and highly readable. A distinctive feature of this book is its first attempt to introduce computer science development history in foundational courses, using footnotes to help students understand the relationship between computer science history and the data structures course. It also includes a large number of thought-provoking questions to guide students' reflections and stimulate critical thinking at appropriate moments. The practical teaching content of the data structures course is meticulously designed with the student as the central focus. This book can serve as a textbook for non-computer majors in higher education institutions, as well as for computer majors in vocational and technical colleges. It is also suitable for adult education (face-to-face or correspondence) and as a reference for those preparing for the National Computer Software Professional Level Examination. Additionally, it can be used as a reference for a wide range of computer application professionals.