Data Structures for Coding Interviews in C++

The ultimate guide to data structures for coding interviews. Developed by FAANG engineers. Get interview-ready in hours with C++ implementations and real-world interview questions. Prep faster.

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228 Lessons

25h

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The ultimate guide to data structures for coding interviews. Developed by FAANG engineers. Get interview-ready in hours with C++ implementations and real-world interview questions. Prep faster.

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This course includes

160 Playgrounds
65 Challenges
23 Quizzes

This course includes

160 Playgrounds
65 Challenges
23 Quizzes

Course Overview

Data structures are amongst the very fundamentals of Computer Science and are often a core decision in developing efficient programs. Consequently, they are also largely categorized as a vital benchmark of computer science knowledge when it comes to industry interviews. This course contains a detailed review of all the common data structures and provides implementation level details in C++ to allow readers to become well equipped with all the different data structures they can leverage to write better code!

Course Content

1.

Introduction to Complexity Measures

Step through complexity measures, comparing algorithms, incorporating Big O notation, and analyzing nested loops.
2.

Introduction to Arrays

Look at arrays, vectors, and multidimensional arrays; solve coding challenges with essential solutions.
3.

Introduction to Linked Lists

Work your way through Singly and Doubly Linked Lists structure, operations, and coding challenges.
4.

Introduction to Stack/Queues

Grasp the fundamentals of stacks and queues, along with their applications and challenges.
5.

Introduction to Graphs

Dig into graph concepts, types, representations, implementations, complexities, traversal, and problem-solving.
6.

Introduction to Trees

38 Lessons

Explore tree structures, including their properties, types, and specific operations in C++.
7.

Trie

14 Lessons

Build on trie structures for efficient string management and advanced word search applications.
8.

Introduction to Heap

12 Lessons

Learn how to use heaps for efficient sorting, priority queues, and element retrieval.
9.

Introduction to Hashing

33 Lessons

Discover the logic behind hash table fundamentals, applications, and comparisons with other structures.
10.

Summary of Data Structures

2 Lessons

Examine the key differences and performance metrics of linear and non-linear data structures.

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