Introduction To Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction To Data Structures and Algorithms
by Sushrut Khajuria
What are Data Structures?
Organization Examples
Linked Lists
Stacks
Queues
Trees
Graphs
Types of Data Structures
Linear Non-Linear
Arrays Trees
Stacks Graphs
Queues
What are Algorithms?
1 Step-by-step 2 Correctness
instructions
Must produce accurate results
To solve a problem efficiently
3 Efficiency 4 Scalability
Optimized for time and space Able to handle larger inputs
Importance of DSA
Optimized Solutions Problem-Solving Skills
Efficient code for better Developing a structured
performance approach
Coding Interviews
Essential for success in software roles
Common Algorithms
Searching Sorting
Binary Search (efficient) QuickSort, MergeSort (fast)
Graph Algorithms
BFS, DFS (navigation)
Real-World Applications
1 Navigation Systems
Shortest Path
2 Recommendation Engines
Search & Sort
3 Data Compression
Optimizing storage
How to Get Started
Learn Basics
1 Arrays, Loops, Recursion
Understand Complexity
3 Time & Space