Data Structures and Program Design Using Python

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