Data Structures and Problem Solving Using Java

by Mark Allen Weiss

For the second or third programming course."A practical and unique approach to data structures that separates interface from implementation. "This book provides a practical introduction to data structures with an emphasis on abstract thinking and problem solving, as well as the use of Java. It does this through what remains a unique approach that clearly separates each data structure s interface (how to use a data structure) from its implementation (how to actually program that structure). Parts I (Tour of Java), II (Algorithms and Building Blocks), and III (Applications) lay the groundwork by discussing basic concepts and tools and providing some practical examples, while Part IV (Implementations) focuses on implementation of data structures. This forces the reader to think about the functionality of the data structures "before" the hash table is implemented. The Fourth Edition features many new updates as well as new exercises."

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Programming, Textbooks, Technology

960 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

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Data Structures and Problem Solving Using Java

[Lime Street Labrador · Rating 3 out of 5]

Standard coverage but much poorer organization and explanations than other books.
The BlueJ book and Liang/Eck are much better.