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Hands-On Data Structures and Algorithms with Kotlin

You're reading from Hands-On Data Structures and Algorithms with Kotlin Level up your programming skills by understanding how Kotlin's data structure works

Product type Paperback

Published in Feb 2019

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781788994019

Length 220 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Kotlin

Concepts

Data Structures and Algorithms

Authors (2):

Rivu Chakraborty

Chandra Sekhar Nayak

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Table of Contents (17) Chapters

Title Page

Copyright and Credits

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Contributors

Preface

1. A Walk Through - Data Structures and Algorithms FREE CHAPTER

2. Arrays - First Step to Grouping Data

3. Introducing Linked Lists

4. Understanding Stacks and Queues

5. Maps - Working with Key-Value Pairs

6. Deep-Dive into Searching Algorithms

7. Understanding Sorting Algorithms

8. Collections and Data Operations in Kotlin

9. Introduction to Functional Programming

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Index

Chapter 2. Arrays First Step to Grouping Data

Arrays are one of the most fundamental data structure commonly used by almost all programmers. An array is nothing but a data structure which can store more than one value of same data type.

By the end of this chapter, we will understand more about Array and the following topics:

Operations with arrays (in Kotlin)
Dynamic arrays and their operations
Immutable arrays
Multidimentional arrays and their operations
Strings and the related operations

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Authors (2)

Nayak

Nayak

Chandra Sekhar Nayak is an experienced Java Developer with an extensive knowledge in Android development. He has done a lot of Android applications with larger user base. He is an active member of communities around Java and Android. Being a Kotlin enthusiast, he also created a Kotlin User Group in Bengaluru, India called BlrKotlin. He runs a YouTube channel called Chanse Code. In his spare time he loves writing blogs.

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Rivu Chakraborty

Rivu Chakraborty

Rivu Chakraborty is a Google Certified Android Developer, Caster.io Instructor and a Kotlin Evangelist. With over 6 years of work experience; he is currently working as a Sr. Software Engineer (Android) at BYJU'S The Learning App. Rivu considers himself a Kotlin and Android enthusiast, cum evangelist. He has been using Kotlin since December 2015. Rivu created the KotlinKolkata User Group and before moving out to Bangalore, he had been the lead organiser for both Kotlin Kolkata User Group and GDG Kolkata. Along with organising events, he also speaks at events/conferences in India, including DroidJam India (India's premiere Android Conference) and a couple of DevFests. Rivu has authored multiple books on Kotlin and Android Development.

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