Data structures demystified : [a self-teaching guide

Whether you are an entry-level or seasoned designer or programmer, learn all about data structures in this easy-to-understand, self-teaching guide that can be directly applied to any programming language. From memory and addresses to hashtables, authors Keogh and Davidson, provide clear explanations that demystify this “algebra of programming.” If you've been searching for that quick, easy-to-understand guide to walk you through data structures, look no further. Data Structures Demystified is all these things and more. Whether you're trying to program stacks and linked lists or figure out hashtables, here you'll find step-by-step instruction to get the job done fast.No longer will you have to wade through thick, dry academic tomes, heavy on technical language and information you don't need. In Data Structures Demystified, each chapter starts off with an example from everyday life to demonstrate upcoming concepts, making this a totally accessible read. The authors go a step further and offer examples at the end of the chapter illustrating what you've just learned in Java and C++. If you've been searching for that quick, easy to understand quide to walk you through data structures, look no further. Whether you're trying to program stacks and linked lists or figure out hashtables, here you'll find step by step instructions to get the job done fast. Each chapter starts off with an example from everyday life to demonstrate upcoming concepts. The authors go a step further and offer examples at the end of the chapter illustrating what you've just learned in Java and C++ "JIM KEOGH (Ridgefield Park, NJ) is a Columbia University Faculty member and teaches Object-oriented programming along with other computer science courses. KEN DAVIDSON (Yorktown Heights, NY) is a Columbia University faculty member who teaches Data Structures along with other computer science courses."-- Provided by publisher