Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

Based on the authors' market leading data structures books in Java and C++,

this book offers a comprehensive, definitive introduction to data structures

in Python by authoritative authors. **_Data Structures and Algorithms in

Python_ ** is the first authoritative object-oriented book available for

Python data structures. Designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to

data structures and algorithms, including their design, analysis, and

implementation, the text will maintain the same general structure as _Data

Structures and Algorithms in Java_ and _Data Structures and Algorithms in

C++._

Begins by discussing Python's conceptually simple syntax, which allows for a

greater focus on concepts. Employs a consistent object-oriented viewpoint

throughout the text. Presents each data structure using ADTs and their

respective implementations and introduces important design patterns as a means

to organize those implementations into classes, methods, and objects. Provides

a thorough discussion on the analysis and design of fundamental data

structures. Includes many helpful Python code examples, with source code

provided on the website. Uses illustrations to present data structures and

algorithms, as well as their analysis, in a clear, visual manner. Provides

hundreds of exercises that promote creativity, help readers learn how to think

like programmers, and reinforce important concepts. Contains many Python-code

and pseudo-code fragments, and hundreds of exercises, which are divided into

roughly 40% reinforcement exercises, 40% creativity exercises, and 20%

programming projects.