Description
Data structures are a fundamental component of computer science and play a vital role in
designing efficient algorithms and applications. As the scope of computing expands into
diverse domains, the need for advanced data handling techniques has become increasingly
important. This book, Advanced Data Structures Using Java, is designed to provide a
comprehensive understanding of sophisticated data structures, their algorithms, and their
implementation in Java.
The book is organized into five structured units. Unit I introduces hashing techniques,
including classical methods, probing strategies, and advanced concepts such as universal and
extendible hashing. Unit II discusses priority queues with a detailed focus on binary heaps and
binomial queues, along with their operations and library support. Unit III covers advanced tree
structures such as AVL trees, B-trees, 2-3 trees, and red-black trees, emphasizing balance
maintenance and efficiency. Unit IV presents essential graph algorithms, including topological
sorting, shortest path algorithms, and the Floyd-Warshall approach for all-pairs shortest paths.
Unit V concludes with disjoint sets and string-matching algorithms, highlighting both
theoretical foundations and practical applications.
