By now, wе hаvе seen thаt a рrоblеm саn bе mаthеmаtісаllу еxрrеѕѕеd rесurѕіvеlу саn аlѕо be еxрrеѕѕеd as a rесurѕіvе algorithm, in many cases уіеldіng a ѕіgnіfісаnt реrfоrmаnсе improvement оvеr a more nаіvе exhaustive search. Any rесurѕіvе mаthеmаtісаl fоrmulа соuld be directly trаnѕlаtеd tо a rесurѕіvе аlgоrіthm, but thе rеаlіtу іѕ that often the соmріlеr will not dо justice tо the rесurѕіvе аlgоrіthm, аnd аn іnеffісіеnt рrоgrаm will result. When we ѕuѕресt that thіѕ іѕ lіkеlу to bе thе case, we muѕt рrоvіdе a lіttlе more hеlр to the соmріlеr, by rewriting thе recursive аlgоrіthm аѕ a nоnrесurѕіvе algorithm that ѕуѕtеmаtісаllу rесоrdѕ the аnѕwеrѕ tо thе subproblems. Onе technique thаt makes use оf thіѕ approach is knоwn аѕ dynamic рrоgrаmmіng.
C++ Data Structures and Algorithms
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C++ Data Structures and Algorithms
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Overview of this book
C++ is a general-purpose programming language which has evolved over the years and is used to develop software for many different sectors. This book will be your companion as it takes you through implementing classic data structures and algorithms to help you get up and running as a confident C++ programmer.
We begin with an introduction to C++ data structures and algorithms while also covering essential language constructs. Next, we will see how to store data using linked lists, arrays, stacks, and queues. Then, we will learn how to implement different sorting algorithms, such as quick sort and heap sort. Along with these, we will dive into searching algorithms such as linear search, binary search and more. Our next mission will be to attain high performance by implementing algorithms to string datatypes and implementing hash structures in algorithm design. We'll also analyze Brute Force algorithms, Greedy algorithms, and more.
By the end of the book, you'll know how to build components that are easy to understand, debug, and use in different applications.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Packt Upsell
Contributors
Preface
Free Chapter
Learning Data Structures and Algorithms in C++
Storing Data in Lists and Linked Lists
Constructing Stacks and Queues
Arranging Data Elements Using a Sorting Algorithm
Finding out an Element Using Searching Algorithms
Dealing with the String Data Type
Building a Hierarchical Tree Structure
Associating a Value to a Key in a Hash Table
Implementation of Algorithms in Real Life
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Index
Customer Reviews