Summary of Data Structures Easy to Advanced Course - Full Tutorial from a Google Engineer

Main Ideas and Concepts

• Data Structures Overview

  Data Structures are ways to organize data for efficient access and modification. Understanding Data Structures is crucial for creating efficient algorithms and clean code.

• Abstract Data Types (ADTs)

  An abstract data type defines a data structure's interface without specifying its implementation. Examples include lists, queues, and maps.

• Computational Complexity

  Big O notation is used to describe the time and space complexity of algorithms, focusing on the worst-case scenarios. Understanding complexity helps in choosing the right Data Structures and algorithms for specific tasks.

• Arrays

  Arrays are fundamental Data Structures that allow for indexed access to elements. Dynamic Arrays can grow and shrink in size, while static Arrays have a fixed size.

• Linked Lists

  Linked Lists consist of nodes that point to each other, allowing for efficient insertions and deletions. Singly Linked Lists have nodes pointing only to the next node, while doubly Linked Lists point to both the next and previous nodes.

• Stacks and Queues

  Stacks follow a Last In First Out (LIFO) principle, while queues follow a First In First Out (FIFO) principle. Both are used in various applications, such as managing function calls (stacks) and scheduling tasks (queues).

• Binary Trees and Binary Search Trees

  Binary Trees have nodes with up to two children, while binary search trees maintain a specific order, facilitating efficient searching. Operations such as insertion, deletion, and traversal can be performed on binary search trees.

• Hash Tables

  Hash Tables map keys to values using hash functions, allowing for efficient data retrieval. Collision resolution techniques include separate chaining and open addressing.

• Fenwick Trees

  Fenwick trees (or binary indexed trees) allow for efficient range queries and point updates. They are particularly useful for cumulative frequency tables.

• Suffix Arrays and Longest Common Prefix Arrays

  Suffix Arrays store sorted suffixes of a string, enabling efficient substring searching. Longest Common Prefix (LCP) Arrays help find repeated substrings efficiently.

• Union-Find Data Structure

  Union-Find (or Disjoint Set) tracks a set of elements partitioned into disjoint subsets, supporting union and find operations. It is used in various algorithms, including Kruskal's algorithm for finding minimum spanning trees.

• Balanced Binary Search Trees

  These trees maintain a balanced structure to ensure logarithmic time complexity for operations. Rotations are used to maintain balance during insertions and deletions.

Methodologies and Instructions

• Insertion in Binary Search Trees

  Compare the value to be inserted with the current node. Recur left if it's smaller, right if larger, or handle duplicates as needed.

• Removal in Binary Search Trees

  Find the node to remove. Handle three cases: leaf node, one child, or two children (find successor).

• Traversal Techniques
  • Pre-order: Visit root, then left, then right.
  • In-order: Visit left, root, then right (yields sorted order for BST).
  • Post-order: Visit left, right, then root.
  • Level-order: Use a queue to traverse each level of the tree.
• Hash Table Operations
  • Insertion: Compute hash, handle collisions using chaining or probing.
  • Lookup: Compute hash and retrieve value, handle collisions if necessary.
  • Removal: Mark entries with tombstones in open addressing.
• Fenwick Tree Construction

  Initialize with zeros, propagate values to parents based on least significant bits.

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