Algorithms in C++
Algorithms in C++
Summary:
The book "Algorithms in C++" is a practical guide to developing efficient algorithms using the C++ language. It is intended for technical students, beginner developers, and anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of algorithm design and programming.
The book covers fundamental algorithms: sorting (quick sort, heap sort, merge sort), searching (linear search, binary search, hashing), working with graphs (Dijkstra's algorithm, Bellman-Ford algorithm, breadth-first and depth-first search), dynamic programming (the knapsack problem, finding the longest common subsequence), as well as data structures (stacks, queues, trees, hash tables). Each chapter contains not only theory but also ready-made code examples in C++ with explanations.
The reader will learn how to evaluate algorithm complexity (Big O notation), choose optimal solutions for specific problems, avoid common mistakes, and write clean, maintainable code. Special attention is paid to practical aspects: working with memory, pointers, templates, and the Standard Template Library (STL).
Chapter contents:
1. Introduction to algorithm analysis.
2. Simple data structures: arrays, lists, stacks, queues.
3. Sorting algorithms and their comparison.
4. Searching and hashing.
5. Trees and graphs: basic algorithms.
6. Dynamic programming and greedy algorithms.
7. Working with strings: substring search, regular expressions.
8. Advanced topics: parallel algorithms, working with big data.
Why should you read this book? It is written in accessible language and contains numerous illustrations and practical exercises. The book is suitable both for self-study and for use in academic courses. After reading it, you will be able to confidently solve algorithmic problems in interviews and real-world projects.