Learning JavaScript Data Structures and Algorithms  (English, Paperback, Loiane Groner)

About This BookLearn how to use the most used data structures such as array, stack, list, tree, and graphs with real-world examplesGet a grasp on which one is best between searching and sorting algorithms and learn how to implement themFollow through solutions for notable programming problems with step-by-step explanationsWho This Book Is ForIf you are a JavaScript developer or someone who has basic knowledge of JavaScript, and want to explore its optimum ability, this fast-paced book is definitely for you. Programming logic is the only thing you need to know to start having fun with algorithms.What You Will LearnDeclare, initialize, add, and remove items from arrays, stacks, and queuesCreate and use the most complex data structure, graphs, along with DFS and BFS algorithmsGrasp the power of linked lists, doubly linked lists, and circular linked listsStore unique elements with hash tables, dictionaries, and setsExplore the applications of binary trees and binary search treesSort data structures using bubble sort, selection sort, insertion sort, merge sort, and quick sortSearch elements in data structures using sequential sort and binary searchUnderstand the importance of big O notation, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithmsIn DetailA data structure is a particular way of organizing data in a computer to utilize resources efficiently. Data structures and algorithms are the base of every solution to any programming problem.This book begins by covering the basics of the JavaScript language and then moves on to discuss the most important data structures such as array, queue, stack, and linked list. You will also gain an in-depth knowledge of how hash tables and set data structure function. After this, you will be taught what trees are, and how to use the binary tree and the binary search tree.In subsequent chapters, you will learn about graphs, DFS, and BFS. Finally, we will round off by learning how to differentiate between various searching and sorting algorithms such as sequential search, binary search, quick sort, bubble sort, and so on, and how to implement them. Towards the end of the book, you will also be introduced to dynamic programming.About the AuthorsLoiane Groner has over 9 years of experience in software development. While at university, she demonstrated great interest in IT. Loiane worked as a teaching assistant for 2.5 years and taught algorithms, data structures, and computing theory. She represented her university at the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest—Brazilian Finals (South America Regionals) and also worked as a student delegate of the Brazilian Computing Society (SBC) for 2 years. Loiane won a merit award in her senior year for being one of the top three students with the best GPAs in the computer science department and also graduated with honors.Loiane has worked at multinational companies, such as IBM. Her areas of expertise include Java SE and Java EE and also Sencha technologies (Ext JS and Sencha Touch). Nowadays, Loiane works as a software development manager at a financial institution, where she manages overseas solutions. She also works as an independent Sencha consultant and coach.Loiane is also the author of Ext JS 4 First Look, Mastering Ext JS, Sencha Architect App Development, and Learning JavaScript Data Structure and Algorithms, all published by Packt Publishing.She is passionate about Sencha and Java; she is a leader of Campinas Java Users Group (CampinasJUG) and a coordinator of Espirito Santo Java Users Group (ESJUG), both Brazilian JUGs.Loiane also contributes to the software development community through her blogs, http://loianegroner.com (English) and http://loiane.com (Portuguese-BR), where she writes about IT careers, Ext JS, Sencha Touch, PhoneGap, Spring Framework, and general development notes, as well as publishing screencasts.If you want to keep in touch, you can find Loiane on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/loianegroner) and Twitter (@loiane).Loiane's profile is already available on the Packt Publishing website, https://www.packtpub.com/books/info/authors/loiane-groner.