{"product_id":"beginning-algorithms-9780764596742","title":"Beginning Algorithms","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Algorithms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eA good understanding of algorithms, and the knowledge of when to apply them, is crucial to producing software that not only works correctly, but also performs efficiently. This is the only book to impart all this essential information-from the basics of algorithms, data structures, and performance characteristics to the specific algorithms used in development and programming tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with detailed explanations and instructive examples, the book begins by offering you some fundamental data structures and then goes on to explain various sorting algorithms. You'll then learn efficient practices for storing and searching by way of hashing, trees, sets, and maps. The authors also share tips on optimization techniques and ways to avoid common performance pitfalls. In the end, you'll be prepared to build the algorithms and data structures most commonly encountered in day-to-day software development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you will learn from this book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of algorithms, such as iteration and recursion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElementary data structures such as lists, stacks, and queues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic and advanced sorting algorithms including insertion sort, quicksort, and shell sort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced data structures such as binary trees, ternary trees, and heaps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlgorithms for string searching, string matching, hashing, and computational geometry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to use test-driven development techniques to ensure your code works as intended\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to dramatically improve the performance of your code with hands-on techniques for profiling and optimization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this book is for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book is for anyone who develops applications, or is just beginning to do so, and is looking to understand algorithms and data structures. An understanding of computer programming is beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Harris, James Ross\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wrox Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.14h x 7.48w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764596742\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Harris\u003c\/b\u003e started writing animated sprites on a Commodore 64 in primary school. After a break of many years, he taught himself 80x86 and IBM System\/370 assembler and started working professionally. Since then he has moved from assembler to C, C++, and, of course, Java. He believes a fundamental understanding and appreciation of algorithms is essential to developing good software; and since starting his own company, RedHill Consulting, he has managed to make a living discussing and demonstrating software development practices and techniques to anyone who will listen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his more than 15 years of development experience, \u003cb\u003eJames Ross\u003c\/b\u003e has ranged from building packaged products to large enterprise systems to research into compilers and languages. In recent years, he has become a code quality fanatic and agile methods specialist, particularly with test-driven development. He works as a consultant for ThoughtWorks, the world's leading agile software development company. He is currently leading the development of a large J2EE project in the insurance industry in Melbourne, Australia. He lives with his wife and family in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wrox Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40509905174643,"sku":"9.78076E+12","price":67.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_b05c2f89-32e4-4070-836f-72878d781d3d.jpg?v=1665581148","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/beginning-algorithms-9780764596742","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}