{"product_id":"algorithms-and-data-structures-in-action-9781617295485","title":"Algorithms and Data Structures in Action","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Marcello La Rocca\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Manning Publications\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Manning Publications\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Programming - Algorithms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Algorithms and Data Structures\u003c\/i\u003e introduces a collection of algorithms for complex programming challenges in data analysis, machine learning, and graph computing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a software engineer, you'll encounter countless programming challenges that initially seem confusing, difficult, or even impossible. Don't despair! Many of these \"new\" problems already have well-established solutions. \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Algorithms and Data Structures\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you powerful approaches to a wide range of tricky coding challenges that you can adapt and apply to your own applications. Providing a balanced blend of classic, advanced, and new algorithms, this practical guide upgrades your programming toolbox with new perspectives and hands-on techniques. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePurchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Can you improve the speed and efficiency of your applications without investing in new hardware? Well, yes, you can: Innovations in algorithms and data structures have led to huge advances in application performance. Pick up this book to discover a collection of advanced algorithms that will make you a more effective developer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Algorithms and Data Structures\u003c\/i\u003e introduces a collection of algorithms for complex programming challenges in data analysis, machine learning, and graph computing. You'll discover cutting-edge approaches to a variety of tricky scenarios. You'll even learn to design your own data structures for projects that require a custom solution. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Build on basic data structures you already know\u003cbr\u003e Profile your algorithms to speed up application\u003cbr\u003e Store and query strings efficiently\u003cbr\u003e Distribute clustering algorithms with MapReduce\u003cbr\u003e Solve logistics problems using graphs and optimization algorithms \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For intermediate programmers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMarcello La Rocca\u003c\/b\u003e is a research scientist and a full-stack engineer. His focus is on optimization algorithms, genetic algorithms, machine learning, and quantum computing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1 Introducing data structures\u003cbr\u003e PART 1 IMPROVING OVER BASIC DATA STRUCTURES\u003cbr\u003e 2 Improving priority queues: d-way heaps\u003cbr\u003e 3 Treaps: Using randomization to balance binary search trees\u003cbr\u003e 4 Bloom filters: Reducing the memory for tracking content\u003cbr\u003e 5 Disjoint sets: Sub-linear time processing\u003cbr\u003e 6 Trie, radix trie: Efficient string search\u003cbr\u003e 7 Use case: LRU cache\u003cbr\u003e PART 2 MULTIDEMENSIONAL QUERIES\u003cbr\u003e 8 Nearest neighbors search\u003cbr\u003e 9 K-d trees: Multidimensional data indexing\u003cbr\u003e 10 Similarity Search Trees: Approximate nearest neighbors search for image retrieval\u003cbr\u003e 11 Applications of nearest neighbor search\u003cbr\u003e 12 Clustering\u003cbr\u003e 13 Parallel clustering: MapReduce and canopy clustering\u003cbr\u003e PART 3 PLANAR GRAPHS AND MINIMUM CROSSING NUMBER\u003cbr\u003e 14 An introduction to graphs: Finding paths of minimum distance\u003cbr\u003e 15 Graph embeddings and planarity: Drawing graphs with minimal edge intersections\u003cbr\u003e 16 Gradient descent: Optimization problems (not just) on graphs\u003cbr\u003e 17 Simulated annealing: Optimization beyond local minima\u003cbr\u003e 18 Genetic algorithms: Biologically inspired, fast-converging optimization","brand":"Manning Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45029760729239,"sku":"9781617295485","price":5628.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781617295485.webp?v=1769204517","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/algorithms-and-data-structures-in-action-9781617295485","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}