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Learn Complex Data Structures
Discover and design new data structures that follow abstract rule-based systems by building out graphs, hash-maps, and heaps.
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This course includes
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary7 hoursProjects
3Prerequisites
2 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Complex Data Structures:- Linear Data Structures
- Learn Python 3
About this course
Explore complex data structures that simplify advanced operations through abstraction. This course delves into abstract data structures, solving problems beyond linear iteration. You’ll learn how these structures solve nuanced challenges and prepare you for solving complex algorithmic problems.
Skills you'll gain
Understand and implement abstract data structures
Solve advanced algorithmic problems like path-finding
Maintain and manage priority queues
Syllabus
8 lessons • 3 projects • 7 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
Blossom
Use a Hash Map with a separate chain of Linked Lists to store the language of flowers. For every flower, save its meaning with Blossom! - practice Project
Choose Your Own Adventure: Wilderness Escape
Write an interactive Choose Your Own Adventure game using the Tree data structure. - practice Project
Maze Explorer
This project uses the graph data structure to navigate a maze!
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