Data Structures the Fun Way: From Binary Search to Quadtrees in 100 Cups of Coffee

Learn how and when to use the right data structures in any situation while strengthening your computational thinking, problem-solving skills, and programming knowledge. This accessible and entertaining book provides a comprehensive introduction to computational thinking through the lens of data structures – a crucial component of any programming task. You will learn how to work with more than 15 essential data structures, from stacks, queues, and caches to Bloom filters, skip lists, and graphs. You will also master linked lists by virtually standing in line at a café, hash tables by cataloging the history of the Summer Olympics, and quadtrees by neatly organizing your kitchen cabinets, all while familiarizing yourself with fundamental concepts of computer science such as recursion and time complexity analysis.