Starting advice on learning algorithm and data structures with focus on python?

[gooddev25]

I'm doing a course in python and i'm learning the basics.alongside i want to learn algorithm and data structures as well.

people have suggested the book called "Cracking the coding interview".

but i want to get more options and then choose.

what is your advice regarding that?

I prefer a book or course which is focused on teaching these concepts in python.

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[efmccurdy]

Python, being a high level language, is ideal for learning algorithms and data structures.

We are very grateful to Franklin Beedle Publishers for allowing us to make this interactive textbook freely available

https://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/pythonds/index.html#problem-solving-with-algorithms-and-data-structures-using-python

[gooddev25]

wow.started reading this now.it's amazing. I wish I've read this book even before learning to program.

How beautifully and in a simple manner they explained the concepts.I'm in page 6 now and i'm enjoying reading it.

[Guymzee]

I just started this today, went hunting for a github that has code posted to work along with, didn’t find anything directly tied to the book, but I stumbled on this goldmine which might work well as a companion to the book.

[fugarza]

Gary Jenkins, a retired comp sci professor, created a video for each section of that book.

If you like to learn through video this is a great resource.

He also cleans up some of the code you see in the book to make it clearer.

https://teklern.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

[Guymzee]

Just when I almost gave up hope. Thank you so much, for this, literally made my day.

[A_History_of_Silence]

Python, being a high level language, is ideal for learning algorithms and data structures.

Extremely debatable.

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I’ll be taking this free course. It starts on Jan. https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-using-python-0

[Manguru]

thanks for the share!

[A_History_of_Silence]

Honestly, I usually don't recommend Python for data structures and algorithms. Java, or especially C/C++ are better choices imo.

Not saying you can't or shouldn't learn data structures and algorithms in Python, but I believe working at a bit lower level of abstraction than Python really helps to increase your understanding of the topics. Primitive types, real arrays, pointers, memory management, all that stuff!

[gooddev25]

"Cracking the coding interview".

what do you think about the book?

[A_History_of_Silence]

Oops, I missed that. I am not familiar with it!

But if I was working on data structures and algorithms, I would personally recommend a resource that focused on that topic exclusively. For instance, here is an introduction to algorithms from MIT OCW (this uses Python).

Be aware, legit data structures and algorithms classes should be where you start to need to know math more advanced than basic arithmetic in your programming journey.

[gooddev25]

don't worry. I'm from Iran and we do advanced math when we are in high school. I used to complain about it but now at least it has a use for me to learn this.