{"id":2233,"date":"2026-04-11T13:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/?page_id=2233"},"modified":"2026-07-28T16:48:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:18:05","slug":"data-structures-and-algorithms-in-python-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/home\/books-ive-authored\/data-structures-and-algorithms-in-python-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Structures and Algorithms in Python for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2234\" src=\"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-front-797x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-front-797x1024.png 797w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-front-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-front-768x987.png 768w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-front-1196x1536.png 1196w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-front-1594x2048.png 1594w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-front.png 1932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2235\" src=\"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-back-801x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-back-801x1024.png 801w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-back-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-back-768x982.png 768w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-back-1201x1536.png 1201w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-back-1602x2048.png 1602w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dsa-back.png 1932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Code runs. Algorithms scale.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can write Python. You\u2019ve built scripts, automated tasks, and maybe even deployed applications. But when your code meets reality, massive datasets, system constraints, or high-stakes interviews, you hit the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Because writing code is not the same as engineering systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Python Data Structures &amp; Algorithms for Beginners | Full Masterclass\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1cXFFIrlgv0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Code Works\u2026 But Fails at Scale? Master Data Structures and Algorithms in Python (Beginner to Pro)\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qb9C5z67h10?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bridge the gap. Think like an engineer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data Structures and Algorithms in Python for Beginners<\/strong> is your hands-on transition from <em>working code<\/em> to <em>scalable systems<\/em>. This is not an academic textbook. This is not a collection of memorized solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>practical engineering curriculum<\/strong> where you build data structures from scratch, analyze with real Big O, optimize like production systems, and think like top engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engineered for real results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each chapter follows a complete engineering cycle: visual understanding, production-ready Python code, step-by-step execution, and performance optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Test your knowledge \u2014 built into every chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t just learn. You prove mastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rapid-fire MCQs<\/strong> to lock core concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Code analysis challenges<\/strong> to detect bugs and inefficiencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conceptual design problems<\/strong> to think like an architect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top tech interview questions<\/strong> from real-world companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Code execution puzzles<\/strong> to build complete solutions from scratch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you will build (Hands-on Systems)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inventory Engines<\/strong><br>Dynamic arrays, sorting pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fulfillment Systems<\/strong><br>Stacks, queues, execution flows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memory Structures<\/strong><br>Linked lists and pointer-based systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search Engines<\/strong><br>Trees, hashing, instant lookup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Routing Systems<\/strong><br>Graphs, BFS, DFS, shortest paths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intelligent Systems<\/strong><br>Dynamic programming and recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instant access to code<\/strong> Download full source code for all chapters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stop writing code that just works. Start building systems that scale.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail ticss-4bbf5ca5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shroffpublishers.com\/index.php?dispatch=attachments.getfile&amp;attachment_id=4034\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TOC-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TOC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TOC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TOC.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail ticss-dc129f0f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shroffpublishers.com\/books\/9789368083795-en\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sharanamshah.com\/mymusings\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cart-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1625\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chapter-wise videos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chapter 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Grid &amp; The Superpower  Mastering Memory in Python\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/autoWTtOgg8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chapter 17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Master Python Semantic Search: Vector Math &amp; Machine Intelligence\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pv_3dyQF0nw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chapter 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Python Sorting Algorithms Explained: Bubble, Selection &amp; Insertion Sort\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Iqq-CX4vWdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Code runs. 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