Hello Everyone,
Data structures and algorithms are essential in creating efficient
and effective software. These techniques assist in organizing, optimizing
performance, and solving complex problems. Here are step-by-step plans to
improve data structure and algorithm skills (Gautam, 2023):
1.
Understand the
Problem - Understand what is being asked.
2.
Selecting Concepts
and Solutions Strategies Based on Experience - Analyze the problem description and make predictions about the
concepts and approaches.
3.
Formulation of a
Solution Strategy and Pseudocode - Brainstorm
and write down the approach of each step.
4.
Correct Programming
Implementation - Select a program
that will create an efficient code by looking at memory management and other
details that can make the code efficient.
5.
Verifying
Correctness and Optimizing Further - Test
the code for any bugs and think about ways to optimize the program.
I believe that some algorithms and data
structures are better than others because of certain situations. Needing a code
that can quickly retrieve elements from a search tree or an array plays a role
on how certain codes will work better than the others. It is essential to
understand the pro and cons of certain designs and choose the best one that
meets the requirements to solve the problem.
Reference
Gautam, S. (Accessed on May 30, 2023). How
to Develop Algorithmic Thinking in DSA?
Lysecky, R., Vahid, F., Lysecky, S., & Givargis, T.
(2015). Data structures essentials. zyBooks.
