Michael T. Goodrich

Roberto Tamassia

Michael H. Goldwasser

Based on the authors’ market leading data structures booksin Java and C++, this book offers a comprehensive, definitiveintroduction to data structures in Python by authoritative authors.Data Structures and Algorithms in Python is the firstauthoritative object-oriented book available for Python datastructures. Designed to provide a comprehensive introduction todata structures and algorithms, including their design, analysis,and implementation, the text will maintain the same generalstructure as Data Structures and Algorithms in Java andData 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 thetext. Presents each data structure using ADTs and their respectiveimplementations and introduces important design patterns as a meansto organize those implementations into classes, methods, andobjects. Provides a thorough discussion on the analysis and design offundamental data structures. Includes many helpful Python code examples, with source codeprovided 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, helpreaders learn how to think like programmers, and reinforceimportant concepts. Contains many Python-code and pseudo-code fragments, andhundreds of exercises, which are divided into roughly 40%reinforcement exercises, 40% creativity exercises, and 20%programming projects.

Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

The design and analysis of efficient data structures has long been recognized as a key component of the Computer Science curriculum. Goodrich, Tomassia and Goldwasser's approach to this classic topic is based on the object-oriented paradigm as the framework of choice for the design of data structures. For each ADT presented in the text, the authors provide an associated Java interface. Concrete data structures realizing the ADTs are provided as Java classes implementing the interfaces. The Java code implementing fundamental data structures in this book is organized in a single Java package, net.datastructures. This package forms a coherent library of data structures and algorithms in Java specifically designed for educational purposes in a way that is complimentary with the Java Collections Framework.

Data Structures and Algorithms in Java

David Letscher

This book presents a balanced and flexible approach to the incorporation of object-oriented principles in introductory courses using Python. Familiarizes readers with the terminology of object-oriented programming, the concept of an object's underlying state information, and its menu of available behaviors. Includes an exclusive, easy-to-use custom graphics library that helps readers grasp both basic and more advanced concepts. Lays the groundwork for transition to other languages such as Java and C++. For those interested in learning more about object-oriented programming using Python.

Michael H. Goldwasser

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