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Data Structures and Algorithms in Java Hardcover – Illustrated, Nov. 6 2002

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Data Structures and Algorithms in Java, Second Edition is designed to be easy to read and understand although the topic itself is complicated. Algorithms are the procedures that software programs use to manipulate data structures. Besides clear and simple example programs, the author includes a workshop as a small demonstration program executable on a Web browser. The programs demonstrate in graphical form what data structures look like and how they operate. In the second edition, the program is rewritten to improve operation and clarify the algorithms, the example programs are revised to work with the latest version of the Java JDK, and questions and exercises will be added at the end of each chapter making the book even more useful.

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Suggested solutions to the programming projects found at the end of each chapter are made available to instructors at recognized educational institutions. This educational supplement can be found at www.prenhall.com, in the Instructor Resource Center.

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Data Structures and Algorithms in Java, Second Edition is designed to be easy to read and understand although the topic itself is complicated. Algorithms are the procedures that software programs use to manipulate data structures. Besides clear and simple example programs, the author includes a workshop as a small demonstration program executable on a Web browser. The programs demonstrate in graphical form what data structures look like and how they operate. In the second edition, the program is rewritten to improve operation and clarify the algorithms, the example programs are revised to work with the latest version of the Java JDK, and questions and exercises will be added at the end of each chapter making the book even more useful.

Educational Supplement

Suggested solutions to the programming projects found at the end of each chapter are made available to instructors at recognized educational institutions. This educational supplement can be found at , in the Instructor Resource Center.

About the Author

Robert Lafore has degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics, has worked as a systems analyst for the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, founded his own software company, and is a best-selling writer in the field of computer programming. Some of his current titles are C++ Interactive Course and Object-Oriented Programming in C++. Earlier best-selling titles include Assembly Language Primer for the IBM PC and XT and (back at the beginning of the computer revolution) Soul of CP/M.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sams Publishing; 2 edition (Nov. 6 2002)
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Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 800 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0672324539
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0672324536
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Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.94 x 5.08 x 23.75 cm

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Faceless144p

Awesome book!

Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2021

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I bought this book for a course, I loved it! It is a hard subject but it's well written and the other make it easy to understand!

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Tieliu Du

Great book for senior java developer

Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2013

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I just finished this book. It helped me so much.
As a senior java developer, I need a book to break my bottleneck.And this is the one.

After finishing this book, I got a totally rethink about JDK API.

I have known where the API comes from and how elegant it is.

Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2016

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C'est comble mes attentes.

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Very Clear, but Lengthy

Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2016

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If you are new to the programming world, I would HIGHLY recommend this textbook for learning about the different ways to store and access data. Essentially:
1. Concept for a data structure/algorithm is introduced
2. Data structure/algorithm is explained clearly and thurourghly using analogies and figures
3. Data structure/algorithm is implemented in Java

As a (reasonably) experienced Java user, I personally found some of the explanations a bit long and unnecessary; but that's no problem, since it's better to be too detailed than too vague.

Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2016

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iridium

Highly recommend even over Algorithms and Data Structures book by Robert ...

Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2018

I have referenced this so many times in my career, Highly recommend even over Algorithms and Data Structures book by Robert Sedgewick.

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dustin

Good book, easy to understand

Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2011

Good book, easy to understand. Lab applet is very helpful.

I like the writing style of the book. By using java as implementation language, you can focus on the algorithm logic with worry about the technical detail like release memory.

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Real Name - Real Name

Makes learning data structures a joy!

Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2003

I am nearing the end of my Data structures and Algorithms course at the University of Missouri, and I'm doing very well, thanks in part to this fantastic book. I realized right away that I didn't like the assigned textbook for the class, so I did some research online and ended up buying a used, first edition copy of this book. One of the best investments I ever made! (I also purchased another book which I like - see the end of this review).
The explanations are so clear, I can honestly say it has been relatively easy to learn. I haven't really struggled at all. The author takes a very sensible approach, only focusing on the subject of algorithms and data structures. He criticizes the current trend of mixing software engineering and oop in with this subject (which is exactly why I don't like the assigned textbook). His goal when writing this book was to create "the most easily understood book ever written on data structures and algorithms." I'd say he hit his mark dead-on!
The only thing missing from the book is exercises. There are none (at least not in the first edition). But several times I have taken the code from the accompanying CD and rewritten it to suit my personal programming style, which has been very instructive.
I don't know what has been added/changed in the new edition, but you can probably find out by checking the publisher's Website. The author has given us a real gem, and for that I am grateful. By the way, another very good book is "Data structures and Algorithms" by Aho, Ullman, and Hopcroft. I highly recommend it as well. I think it's out of print, but I had no trouble finding a cheap, used copy.
Best wishes,
Greg Norris

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Giovanny Quevedo

Libro muy bueno de consulta o para aprender académicamente

Reviewed in Mexico on July 19, 2023

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Libro muy bueno de consulta o para aprender académicamente las más destacadas Estructuras de Datos y Algoritmos. :)

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Victor

Nice

Reviewed in Brazil on April 9, 2022

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Damon

Really good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2022

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It is a good book and it is quite a low level implementation which is good. It uses good diagrams. It's a good introduction to the field.

Mayank

Pragmatic and easy to understand

Reviewed in Germany on November 23, 2020

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All the content in the book is very well written and presented. There are only a few areas which I felt I didn't fully understand after reading the book.

Gaurav

Best book possible for me

Reviewed in India on February 28, 2019

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My situation:
I am a good programer but not so good at my CS concepts. I needed a book which was practical, there was proper implementation( programs ) without any errors in them.
This book ticks all my requirements.
Well written programs in Java. I have coded them, no errors. Beautiful explanation. The book doesn't mind being a little redundant in favour of ease of use. The way graphs are explained practically, it was very useful.
The book focuses on why as well. This is a complete book.
After this book, if you want you can dive into advance books, you will have a very strong base because of this.

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