Data Structures & Algorithms

Computer science concepts like data structures and algorithms can be super intimidating, especially if you’re cramming the night before an interview. In this episode, we’ll discuss common algorithms and data structures and give you some tips for your next whiteboarding challenge.

 

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Show Notes.

  • 01:44 - Our experience with data structures and algorithms

  • 05:00 - What are algorithms?

  • 06:17 - What is Big O notation?

  • 13:57 - Sorting algorithms

  • 17:55 - Graph traversal

  • 19:20 - Searching algorithms

  • 20:04 - What are data structures

  • 23:05 - Arrays

  • 26:03 - Linked Lists

  • 29:15 - Sets

  • 30:22 - Objects, maps, heaps

  • 34:50 - Binary Trees

  • 35:47 - Stacks and queues

  • 40:08 - Graphs

  • 41:00 - Common interview questions

  • 43:27 - Tips for interviews and where to learn more

 
 

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