Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

Discover data structures and algorithms using Python. Gain insights into solving real-world problems and typical interview questions with detailed reviews, explanations, and hands-on coding exercises.

Intermediate

88 Lessons

19h

Certificate of Completion

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This course includes

91 Playgrounds

14 Challenges

8 Quizzes

This course includes

91 Playgrounds

14 Challenges

8 Quizzes

Course Overview

Data structures and algorithms are among the most fundamental concepts of Computer Science. Whether it’s real-world problems you’re trying to solve or the typical coding question asked in an interview, almost every problem requires you to demonstrate a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms. This course is a detailed review of some of the most common data structures and algorithms that you’ll see in interviews and your everyday work. With implementation details, thorough explanations, and ha...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Python

Programming Language

Data Structures

Algorithms

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with data structures, algorithms, and fundamental Python problem-solving techniques.

What is this course about?

Stack

Get started with stacks in Python for LIFO operations, reversing strings, and decimal to binary conversion.

Stack Determine if Brackets are Balanced

Reverse String Exercise: Convert Decimal Integer to Binary Solution Review: Convert Decimal Integer to Binary Quiz

Singly Linked Lists

Examine singly linked lists, including creation, insertion, deletion, swaps, and more.

Introduction Insertion Deletion by Value Deletion by Position Length Node Swap Reverse Merge Two Sorted Linked Lists Remove Duplicates Nth-to-Last Node Count Occurrences Rotate Is Palindrome Exercise: Move Tail to Head Solution Review: Move Tail to Head Exercise: Sum Two Linked Lists Solution Review: Sum Two Linked Lists Quiz

Circular Linked Lists

Find out about circular linked lists, their operations, and applications in Python.

Introduction and Insertion Remove Node Split Linked List into Two Halves Josephus Problem Exercise: Is Circular Linked List Solution Review: Is Circular Linked List Quiz

Doubly Linked Lists

Solve problems in doubly linked lists involving appending, prepending, deleting, reversing, and finding sums.

Append and Prepend Add Node Before/After Delete Node Reverse Exercise: Remove Duplicates Solution Review: Remove Duplicates Exercise: Pairs with Sums Solution Review: Pairs with Sums Quiz

Arrays

7 Lessons

Focus on array manipulation, algorithms for optimal task assignment, intersection, and stock trading.

Binary Trees

8 Lessons

Piece together the parts of binary tree structures, traversal methods, height, and size calculations.

Binary Search Trees

4 Lessons

Learn how to use binary search trees for organizing, inserting, and validating nodes.

Binary Search

11 Lessons

Walk through binary search applications, enhancing efficiency for sorted lists in Python.

10.

Recursion

6 Lessons

Work your way through recursive algorithms for string manipulation and integer multiplication.

11.

String Processing

11 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of Python string processing through sequences, conversions, and permutation checks.

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