Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition: Learn Algorithms to Level Up Your Coding Skills
Get in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in the fully revised second edition of the bestselling original. (Still no math required!)

Are you hitting a wall with data structures and algorithms? Whether you’re a student prepping for coding interviews or an independent learner, this book is your essential guide to efficient problem-solving in programming.

UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS:
Learn the intricacies of hash tables, recursion, dynamic programming, trees, graphs, and heaps. Become proficient in choosing and implementing the best solutions for any coding challenge.

REAL-WORLD, COMPETITION-PROVEN CODE EXAMPLES:
The programs and challenges in this book aren’t just theoretical—they’re drawn from real programming competitions. Train with problems that have tested and honed the skills of coders around the world.

GET INTERVIEW-READY:
Prepare yourself for coding interviews with practice exercises that help you think algorithmically, weigh different solutions, and implement the best choices efficiently.

WRITTEN IN C, USEFUL ACROSS LANGUAGES:
The code examples are written in C and designed for clarity and accessibility to those familiar with languages like C++, Java, or Python. If you need help with the C code, no problem: We’ve got recommended reading, too.

Algorithmic Thinking is the complete package, providing the solid foundation you need to elevate your coding skills to the next level.
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Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition: Learn Algorithms to Level Up Your Coding Skills
Get in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in the fully revised second edition of the bestselling original. (Still no math required!)

Are you hitting a wall with data structures and algorithms? Whether you’re a student prepping for coding interviews or an independent learner, this book is your essential guide to efficient problem-solving in programming.

UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS:
Learn the intricacies of hash tables, recursion, dynamic programming, trees, graphs, and heaps. Become proficient in choosing and implementing the best solutions for any coding challenge.

REAL-WORLD, COMPETITION-PROVEN CODE EXAMPLES:
The programs and challenges in this book aren’t just theoretical—they’re drawn from real programming competitions. Train with problems that have tested and honed the skills of coders around the world.

GET INTERVIEW-READY:
Prepare yourself for coding interviews with practice exercises that help you think algorithmically, weigh different solutions, and implement the best choices efficiently.

WRITTEN IN C, USEFUL ACROSS LANGUAGES:
The code examples are written in C and designed for clarity and accessibility to those familiar with languages like C++, Java, or Python. If you need help with the C code, no problem: We’ve got recommended reading, too.

Algorithmic Thinking is the complete package, providing the solid foundation you need to elevate your coding skills to the next level.
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Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition: Learn Algorithms to Level Up Your Coding Skills

Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition: Learn Algorithms to Level Up Your Coding Skills

by Daniel Zingaro
Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition: Learn Algorithms to Level Up Your Coding Skills

Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition: Learn Algorithms to Level Up Your Coding Skills

by Daniel Zingaro

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Overview

Get in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in the fully revised second edition of the bestselling original. (Still no math required!)

Are you hitting a wall with data structures and algorithms? Whether you’re a student prepping for coding interviews or an independent learner, this book is your essential guide to efficient problem-solving in programming.

UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS:
Learn the intricacies of hash tables, recursion, dynamic programming, trees, graphs, and heaps. Become proficient in choosing and implementing the best solutions for any coding challenge.

REAL-WORLD, COMPETITION-PROVEN CODE EXAMPLES:
The programs and challenges in this book aren’t just theoretical—they’re drawn from real programming competitions. Train with problems that have tested and honed the skills of coders around the world.

GET INTERVIEW-READY:
Prepare yourself for coding interviews with practice exercises that help you think algorithmically, weigh different solutions, and implement the best choices efficiently.

WRITTEN IN C, USEFUL ACROSS LANGUAGES:
The code examples are written in C and designed for clarity and accessibility to those familiar with languages like C++, Java, or Python. If you need help with the C code, no problem: We’ve got recommended reading, too.

Algorithmic Thinking is the complete package, providing the solid foundation you need to elevate your coding skills to the next level.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781718503236
Publisher: No Starch Press
Publication date: 01/23/2024
Sold by: Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format: eBook
Pages: 480
File size: 21 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Daniel Zingaro is an award-winning associate professor of mathematical and computational sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. He is well known for his uniquely interactive approach to teaching and internationally recognized for his expertise in active learning. He is also the author of Learn to Code by Solving Problems (No Starch Press) and co-author of Learn AI-Assisted Python Programming.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I: Sources and Datasets
Chapter 1: Protecting Sources and Yourself
Chapter 2: Acquiring Datasets
Part II: Tools of the Trade
Chapter 3: The Command Line Interface
Chapter 4: Exploring Datasets in the Terminal
Chapter 5: Docker, Aleph, and Making Datasets Searchable
Chapter 6: Reading Other People’s Email
Part III: Python Programming
Chapter 7: An Introduction to Python
Chapter 8: Working with Data in Python
Part IV: Structured Data
Chapter 9: BlueLeaks, Black Lives Matter, and the CSV File Format
Chapter 10: BlueLeaks Explorer
Chapter 11: Parler, the January 6 Insurrection, and the JSON File Format
Chapter 12: Epik Fail, Extremism Research, and SQL Databases
Part V: Case Studies
Chapter 13: Pandemic Profiteers and COVID-19 Disinformation
Chapter 14: Neo-Nazis and Their Chat Rooms
Afterword
Appendix A: Solutions to Common WSL Problems
Appendix B: Scraping the Web
Index
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