Fundamentals of Python: Data Structures, 2nd Edition
eBook Details:
- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: WOW! eBook; 2nd edition (October 11, 2018)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0357122755
- ISBN-13: 978-0357122754
eBook Description:
Fundamentals of Python: Data Structures, 2nd Edition
Whether you are a computer programming student, hobbyist or professional, Lambert’s Fundamentals of Python: Data Structures, 2nd Edition offers the perfect introduction to object-oriented design and data structures using the popular Python programming language. The level of instruction is ideal if you’ve had at least one semester of programming experience in an object-oriented language, such as Java, C++ or Python. Step-by-step explanations and focused exercises clearly explain the design of collection classes with polymorphism and inheritance and multiple implementations of collection interfaces. This edition also addresses the analysis of the space/time tradeoffs of different collection implementations and, specifically, array-based implementations and link-based implementations. You learn to work with collections, including sets, lists, stacks, queues, trees, dictionaries and graphs. Prepare for success with this book.
“Everyone should learn how to code.” Lambert’s Fundamentals of Python: Data Structures, 2nd Edition teaches just that – the programming basics that readers need to master in order to solve problems with computers today. Written for computer programming students, hobbyists or professionals, this edition introduces object-oriented design and data structures using the popular Python programming language, a comfortable, flexible vehicle for expressing ideas about computation. Lambert’s step-by-step instruction with focused exercises is ideal for both beginners or experts. Beginning students, in particular, spend less time staring at a computer screen and more time actually solving interesting problems.