When a program attempts to search a data structure for a particular item, it uses an algorithm. An algorithm is a process, defined in code, for carrying out a specific task.

This tutorial launches a short series introducing data structures and algorithms. In Part 1, you’ll learn what a data structure is and how data structures are classified.

Specialization: Data Science Foundations: Data Structures and AlgorithmsInstructor: Sriram Sankaranarayanan, Assistant ProfessorPrior knowledge needed: Mathematical Background: We expect that the ...

How do I strengthen my knowledge of data structures and algorithms? This question was originally answered on Quora by Robert Love.