Data Structures and Program Design Using Python

A Self-Teaching Introduction

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November 2020
9781683926399
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    Mercury Learning and Information
  • Published
    10th November 2020
  • ISBN 9781683926399
  • Language English
  • Pages 376 pp.
  • Size 7" x 9"
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October 2020
9781683926375
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    Mercury Learning and Information
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    5th October 2020
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October 2020
9781683926382
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    Mercury Learning and Information
  • Published
    5th October 2020
  • ISBN 9781683926382
  • Language English
  • Pages 376 pp.
  • Size 7" x 9"
$159.95

Data structures provide a means to managing huge amounts of information such as large databases, using SEO effectively, and creating Internet/Web indexing services. This book is designed to present fundamentals of data structures for beginners using the Python programming language in a friendly, self-teaching, format. Practical analogies using real world applications are integrated throughout the text to explain technical concepts. The book includes a variety of end-of-chapter practice exercises, e.g., programming, theoretical, and multiple-choice.

FEATURES:

  • Covers data structure fundamentals using Python
  • Numerous tips, analogies, and practical applications enhance understanding of subjects under discussion
  • “Frequently Asked Questions” integrated throughout the text clarify and explain concepts
  • Includes a variety of end-of-chapter exercises, e.g., programming, theoretical, and multiple choice.

1: Introduction to Data Structures
2: Introduction to Python
3: Arrays
4: Linked Lists
5: Queues
6: Searching & Sorting
7: Stacks
8: Trees
9: Multi-Way Search Trees
10: Hashing
11: Files
12: Graphs
Appendix: Answers to Selected Exercises
Index

D. Malhotra, PhD

D. Malhotra, PhD is a professor in information technology and has published numerous research articles with international publishers such as ACM, Springer, Elsevier, and IEEE.

N. Malhotra

N. Malhotra’s teaching and research interests include data structures, big data analytics, business intelligence, Java, and distributed programming.

big data analytics; business intelligence; distributed programming; search trees