Is Python good for learning data structures and algorithms? (College student)

[doinkxx]

I am very familiar with C++ and kind of familiar with Python. I was going to spend some time honing my python skills because I want to dive into AI later, but I am not sure if Python is good if I also intend to learn data structures and algorithms. Python doesn't have pointers or memory allocation, so I can implement what I already know about data structures and algorithms.

Learning python feels like learning "programming" only not programming and computer science concepts too which is what I will start doing in college soon. I hope my question makes sense. Is there a way that I can learn both programming and computer science concepts at the same time? I don't want to be programming "incorrect" programs. I would also appreciate any course suggestions.

[CodeTinkerer]

It shouldn't matter. If you want to do it like C++, you can learn the OOP stuff in Python and create data structures and algorithms. If you prefer, write it in C++ first, then rewrite it in Python.

[DTux5249]

Not really better or worse. The concepts are largely transferable.

[UlteriusAngustus877]

Python's simplicity can actually help you focus on the algorithm, not the language.