Data Structures and Algorithms in JavaScript - by Federico Kereki (Paperback)

About the Book

"Think you know JavaScript? Think again. This isn't your typical coding book--it's a deep dive into the powerful world of data structures and algorithms that will transform the way you approach problem solving in JavaScript. Whether you're a front-end developer tackling complex applications, a back-end engineer building scalable systems, or a programmer preparing for technical interviews, this book will revolutionize the way you code."--

Book Synopsis

Not the Same Old JavaScript.

Think you know JavaScript? Think again. This isn't your typical coding book--it's a deep dive into the powerful world of data structures and algorithms that will transform the way you approach problem solving in JavaScript.

Whether you're a frontend developer tackling complex applications, a backend engineer building scalable systems, or a programmer preparing for technical interviews, this book will revolutionize the way you code.

Key features include:

• Modern JavaScript techniques: Use the latest language features and functional programming principles for cleaner, more efficient code.
• Performance-focused approach: Analyze and optimize algorithms using Big O notation.
• Essential algorithms explained: Implement and fine-tune core algorithms like quicksort, merge sort, digital search, and binary search.
• Algorithm design strategies: Solve challenging problems with techniques like recursion, dynamic programming, backtracking, and brute-force search.
• Advanced data structures: Explore complex structures such as binary search trees, heaps, and graphs.

Each chapter is carefully crafted with clear, no-nonsense explanations of complex concepts, real-world coding examples, and challenging questions (with answers at the end) to reinforce your understanding.

Ready to break free from ordinary JavaScript? Whether your aim is to build cutting-edge web applications, optimize critical systems, or land your dream job, this book equips you with the advanced JavaScript knowledge that sets true experts apart.

Review Quotes

"[A]n incredibly useful resource for those of us who did not have a formal computer science background or simply never had the time to properly learn formal aspects of programming in general. It's a tough book that will make you work, but worth every bit of effort."
--Raymond Camden, Senior Developer Evangelist for Adobe

"Finally a book about algorithms and data structures that uses JavaScript! Read this if you want to learn important foundational techniques for writing and analyzing code--how to sort data, how to structure data for efficient look-up, and more. While similar to academic textbooks in its comprehensiveness, it's much easier to understand."
--Axel Rauschmayer, JavaScript specialist, author of the 2alilty blog and numerous JavaScript books

About the Author

Federico Kereki is a systems engineer with over three decades of experience as a consultant, developer, and educator. Currently a subject matter expert at Globant, he holds a master's degree in education and has authored several books, including Mastering JavaScript Functional Programming. His work has appeared in Linux Journal, Linux Magazine, IBM DeveloperWorks, and other leading tech publications.