Algorithms for Coding Interviews in Python

Algorithms for Coding Interviews in Python

Your ultimate guide to algorithms for coding interviews. Master several must-know algorithms, and test your skills with real-world problems from top companies.

Intermediate

132 Lessons

15h

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Your ultimate guide to algorithms for coding interviews. Master several must-know algorithms, and test your skills with real-world problems from top companies.

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This course includes

117 Playgrounds
42 Challenges
17 Quizzes

This course includes

117 Playgrounds
42 Challenges
17 Quizzes

Course Overview

With algorithms being one of the most common themes in coding interviews, having a firm grip on them can be the difference between being hired and not. After completing this comprehensive course, you'll have an in-depth understanding of different algorithm types in Python and be equipped with a simple process for approaching complexity analysis. As you progress, you’ll be exposed to the most important algorithms you'll likely encounter in an interview. You'll work your way through over 50 interactive codin...Show More

Course Content

1.

Introduction

2.

Algorithmic Paradigms

3.

Asymptotic Analysis

4.

Sorting & Searching

5.

Graph Algorithms

6.

Greedy Algorithms

12 Lessons

7.

Dynamic Programming

25 Lessons

8.

Divide and Conquer

21 Lessons

9.

Conclusion

2 Lessons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the common algorithms for Python?

The five most common algorithms for Python are as follows:

  1. Sorting algorithms
  2. Searching algorithms
  3. Dynamic programming
  4. Greedy algorithms
  5. Recursion algorithms

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