Data Structures And Program Design Using C

Data structures are the building blocks of computer science. The objective of this text is to emphasize the fundamentals of data structures as an introductory subject. It is designed for beginners (students or professionals) who would like to learn the basics of data structures and their implementation using the C programming language.

• Practical Applications: Real-world analogies As Practical Applications Are Given Throughout The Text To Easily Understand And Connect The Fundamentals Of Data Structures With Day-to-Day, Real-world Scenarios. This Approach, In Turn, Will Assist The Reader In Developing The Capability To Easily Identify The Most Appropriate And Efficient Data Structure For Solving A Specific Problem.

• Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently Asked Theoretical/Practical Questions Are Integrated Throughout The Content Of The Book, Within Related Topics To Assist Readers In Grasping The Subject.

• Algorithms And Programs: To Better Understand The Fundamentals Of Data Structures At A Generic Level-followed By Its Specific Implementation In C, Syntax Independent Algorithms, As Well As Implemented Programs In C, Are Discussed Throughout The Book. This Presentation Will Assist The Reader In Getting Both Algorithms And Their Corresponding Implementation Within A Single Book.

• Numerical And Conceptual Exercises: To Assist The Reader In Developing A Strong Foundation Of The Subject, Various Numerical And Conceptual Problems Are Included Throughout The Text.

• Multiple Choice Questions: To Assist Students with Placement-oriented Exams In Various IT Areas, Several Exercises Are Suitably Chosen And Are Given In An MCQ format.

1 Introduction To Data Structures

2 Introduction To The C Language

3 Arrays

4 Linked Lists

5 Queues

6 Searching And Sorting

7 Stacks

8 Trees

9 Multi-Way Search Trees

10 Hashing

11 Files

12 Graphs

Appendix

Index