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About the Course

How do Java programs deal with vast quantities of data? Many of the data structures and algorithms that work with introductory toy examples break when applications process real, large data sets. Efficiency is critical, but how do we achieve it, and how do we even measure it? This is an intermediate Java course. We recommend this course to learners who have previous experience in software development or a background in computer science, and in particular, we recommend that you have taken the first course in this specialization (which also requires some previous experience with Java). In this course, you will use and analyze data structures that are used in industry-level applications, such as linked lists, trees, and hashtables. You will explain how these data structures make programs more efficient and flexible. You will apply asymptotic Big-O analysis to describe the performance of algorithms and evaluate which strategy to use for efficient data retrieval, addition of new data, deletion of elements, and/or memory usage. The program you will build throughout this course allows its user to manage, manipulate and reason about large sets of textual data. This is an intermediate Java course, and we will build on your prior knowledge. This course is designed around the same video series as in our first course in this specialization, including explanations of core content, learner videos, student and engineer testimonials, and support videos -- to better allow you to choose your own path through the course!...

Top reviews

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Dec 19, 2015

The course curriculum is well designed and teaches students the basic data structures needed to be a successful software engineer. The project is good, and the weekly assignments are challenging.

AE

Dec 6, 2016

Very solid review of data structures. In fact, I learned a lot of new things along the way like how to benchmark test Java code and how to properly use JUnit and other unit testing frameworks.

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By Mykyta O

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Mar 27, 2020

Excellent course with detailed explanations and valuable tests including programming assignments which are tested automatically.

By Vasileios K

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Sep 10, 2017

Very good course. The professors are really interesting and fun to watch. I really like the project oriented approach they take.

By Fan Y

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Jan 9, 2017

The materials are interesting, but the course can become better if the instructors discuss more about stacks, queues and trees

By FANGRONG P

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Feb 1, 2016

I knew most of the concepts before I get enrolled into this course, but I find the project assignments really interesting.

By Harish B N

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Jan 14, 2016

Excellent Course!

The explanation is so detail with examples, even a person new to algorithms can understand the concepts.

By Sameer N

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Apr 11, 2017

Well organized course. I loved the content and the real world assignments in the course. Thank you to all the 3 trainers.

By Marcelo K Y

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May 24, 2018

Very good course ! The topics covered in this course are very useful to start code more complex functionalities in java.

By Saddam H

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Oct 1, 2017

Best Teaching by best way with best material, I love you my all instructors of this course, may God give you long life.

By Kate T

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Apr 24, 2020

Seriously awesome content. Never in my life have I understood data structures so well. Great instructors and content!!!

By DAVID L

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Jun 22, 2019

A very well thought out course. Programming assignments were challenging enough and focused on the teaching material.

By Mattia C

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Nov 12, 2016

It's really well made, everyone who took this course should be very proud of the program they made during those weeks.

By Nazeli M

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Mar 31, 2016

Very good course containing interesting and fun projects! Professors' explanations make the topics easy to understand.

By Daniyar Z

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Jun 26, 2016

The course gives you understanding of basic data structures, how they implemented and show their usage in real life.

By Eugene K

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Feb 27, 2016

Well structured and explained, and, as always, provides very good programming assignments. Love this specialization!

By Gary W

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Jan 25, 2016

Great course to refresh my memory on data structure that I haven't been thought about after graduating from college.

By Ritika D

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Jul 30, 2019

I am very thankful to all the faculties for such an enjoyable learning experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.

By Matthew A

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Jun 1, 2017

Very good, graded practical way to learn the fundamentals of data structures. Another great value course from UCSD.

By Mayco M

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Feb 20, 2016

What i really enjoyed in this courser is that I learned how to measure and discuss the performance of a software.

By Brian D

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Aug 12, 2022

Great course to learn about Java List Classes and HashMaps. Use Object Oriented Programming to solve problems.

By Paul H

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Apr 30, 2016

Well Done - I enjoyed these key concepts and how they were put across. Also the testing methods are pretty good.

By Beata B

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Nov 23, 2015

Great course! Interesting and challenging tasks - all of them very well prepared. Definitely worth recommending!

By Pooja M

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Jul 13, 2017

involving course and best part is the project which provides practical exposure along with conceptual knowledge

By Feng Z

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Jun 7, 2017

This course is really useful for people who want to learn basic knowledge about data structure and performance.

By Jianhao C

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Jul 26, 2017

It's a great course with a lot of project experiences to gain for me, a student transferring from EE to CS

By Riddhi G

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Jan 6, 2019

Superb course! Covered most of the topics in a very fluid manner. Could not stop once started the course.