Introduction to Data Structures

Data structures and algorithms serve as the fundamental building blocks of computer programming. Whether you're trying to optimize a routing system for a fleet of vehicles, build a social network platform, or develop an e-commerce recommendation system, knowing how to efficiently organize and process data is absolutely critical. In this comprehensive course, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of essential data structures like arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, and strings as well as sorting, searching, and analysis algorithms.

We'll start from square one, making sure you have a strong grasp of core computer science concepts before gradually guiding you through more complex data interactions. You'll learn all about storing and manipulating data with arrays and array lists, creating connections with different types of linked lists, organizing hierarchical data with trees, modeling relationships with graphs, and handling text data with strings. Along the way, you'll get hands-on practice implementing crucial algorithms like binary searc and merge sort, as well as creating fun games!

This course provides a deep dive into data structures and algorithms through practical coding projects in Java. It is taught by our very own Head of Course Design, Katia Ohmacht, who brings her extensive experience to crafting an engaging curriculum. Upon completion, you'll have a working knowledge of the driving force behind real-world software engineering challenges. You'll be equipped to analyze problems, leverage the right data structures and algorithms, and develop efficient solutions. These fundamental skills will enable you to program with confidence and tackle more complex systems down the road. Join us to level up your coding abilities and become fluent in the secret language of data!

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