Data Structures: Theory & Practicals

This book introduces data structures to the reader. Data structures is one of the vital courses in computer science, information technology curriculum across various programs. This book introduces how to write programs of design the algorithms that utilizes available CPU time and RAM (memory) in the most optimal manner. Concepts such ads data abstraction, stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees, graphs are introduced in the lucid manner along with practical examples. The content of this book is very much aligned with the outcome-based education as per national education policy (NEP) 2020.

Salient features:

• Content of the book aligned with the mapping course outcomes, programs and Units Outcomes.
• In the beginning of each unit learning outcomes are listed to make the student understand what is expected out of him/her after completing that unit.
• Book provides lots of recent information, interesting facts, QR code for E-resources, QR code for use of ICT, projects, group discussion etc.
• Student and teacher centric subject materials included in book with balanced and chronological manner.
• Figures, tables, and software screen shots are inserted to improve clarity of the topics.
• Apart from essential information a ‘know more’ section is also provided in each unit to extend the learning beyond syllabus.
• Short questions, objective questions and long answer exercises are given for practice of students after every chapter.
• Solved and unsolved problems including numerical examples are solved with systematic steps.