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Introduction to Algorithms

By : Cuantum Technologies LLC
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Introduction to Algorithms

By: Cuantum Technologies LLC

Overview of this book

Begin your journey into the fascinating world of algorithms with this comprehensive course. Starting with an introduction to the basics, you will learn about pseudocode and flowcharts, the fundamental tools for representing algorithms. As you progress, you'll delve into the efficiency of algorithms, understanding how to evaluate and optimize them for better performance. The course will also cover various basic algorithm types, providing a solid foundation for further exploration. You will explore specific categories of algorithms, including search and sort algorithms, which are crucial for managing and retrieving data efficiently. You will also learn about graph algorithms, which are essential for solving problems related to networks and relationships. Additionally, the course will introduce you to the data structures commonly used in algorithms. Towards the end, the focus shifts to algorithm design techniques and their real-world applications. You will discover various strategies for creating efficient and effective algorithms and see how these techniques are applied in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of algorithmic principles and be equipped with the skills to apply them in your technical career.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
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Conclusion
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Where to continue?
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10.4 Practice Problems

Let's dive into some practice problems that will help solidify the concepts we've discussed in this chapter. By working through these problems, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how algorithms are applied in various real-world scenarios.

Problem 1: Algorithms in Databases

You are tasked with designing a database system for a library. The library has a collection of thousands of books, each with a unique identifier, title, author, and publication date. You need to design a system that allows library staff to:

  1. Add a new book to the collection.
  2. Find a book by its unique identifier.
  3. List all books by a particular author.

Describe what kind of data structures and algorithms you would use for each operation and explain why.

Solution:

  1. To add a new book to the collection: This is a simple insertion operation. The books can be stored in a database table where each book is a record. In terms of data structures, you might use an array or a...