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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

DB

Oct 12, 2017

Great into to Java, instructors have clearly put thought in to the format with the choose your own learning style videos, and additional coverage where it may be needed. These have been very helpful.

SS

Dec 18, 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.

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By Chih-Ta W

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Jul 14, 2019

Well-organized lecture videos, which contain clear explanation of difficult concepts and very useful material to help me finish all programming assignments. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

By AKSHAT B

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Jan 17, 2017

A very good course for beginners , people having prior knowledge about data structures might found it a bit easy , anyways the projects were fun and was course was worth taking

By Christopher A

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Dec 8, 2016

The presentation of the material, multiple paths to choose depending on your skill level and actual use / application of what was being taught make this an excellent course !

By Aleksei K

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Jun 4, 2017

A lot of very useful information. A perfect course for people familiar with the basics of java, and certainly a good continuation of the first course in the specialisation.

By Tobiloba O

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Nov 20, 2017

Very helpful course in helping to understand data structures and algorithms. This course will certainly prepare me well for my university degree in computer science

By Shubham A

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Nov 23, 2015

This is an excellent course with super awesome syllabus. It is taught in an engaging manner, with quizzes. It could have been more improved by adding in-video quiz.

By Teio W

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Aug 10, 2017

Fantastic course and assignment ever if took hours to code the assignment, but rewarding afterward. Suggestion to relate future assignment to IOT application.

By Dhumil A

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Aug 10, 2016

Excellent Course. This includes useful Data Structures. The Programming assignments are helpful. The instructors have done well to explain the concepts clearly.

By Abdul S S

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Jun 12, 2020

Very interesting and important course. Teachers have a vast knowledge and experience . Almost all important topics related to Data Structures are cleared now.

By Gopal K

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Mar 21, 2020

It was great fun to solve all the assignment problems. Worth time spending! Special thanks to Mia, she really knows how to get into the nerve of a learner.

By Lee H

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Aug 27, 2017

A good overview of some fundamental data types. The programming assignments are fun and reasonably easy to implement if you have some CS background.

By afzalali s

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Sep 17, 2020

Very Nice course this course have lot of knowledge. It have lot of exercise or Assignment of practices.

Overall its one of the best course for me

By Charles C

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May 28, 2017

Although I learned Java before, I never used it after second year of university. It has been 2 years and this series are good refreshing courses

By Wayne

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Dec 5, 2016

Super awesome! I wish I had taken this earlier in my job search. It makes a lot of the algorithms you find in tech interviews super intuitive.

By Matthew G

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Feb 10, 2016

Great class. I hope to take more advanced classes with you guys, if possible. Will you a series on complexity theory, dynamic programming etc?

By Bhagwati P

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Dec 28, 2019

I am halfway through this course. I already find it excellent. I usually dont feel like continuing for long but this I am gonna complete. ;-)

By Diyi L

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Aug 2, 2017

Very good course. Although it is not very challenging in my view but it tells you the right concepts about coding, testing and debugging.

By Olena G

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Apr 13, 2018

Fantastic topics. Good explanations by Mia (instructor).

Keep doing a great work, guy! I have restored my confidence in programming now!

By José L C H

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Jun 16, 2016

Never know anything about Data Structure before this course and it changes everything!!! a MUST for any CS student or professional.

By Utku A

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Apr 3, 2016

Projects are a lot of fun to do! I strongly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about algoritms and data structures.

By Sergey H

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Mar 14, 2016

This specialization is really efficient. I passed first course. And I'm now on a way to complete this second course and go forward.

By Kiselev V

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Oct 16, 2020

Great course. But not for beginners, it gets difficult in the end. This is my second course on this platform and it was difficult.

By Geo D W

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Feb 5, 2016

Such a nice course on Data Structures. Whats stands out is the simple explanation and assignments thats solves real world problem.

By 程锦

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Mar 27, 2016

It's great that this specialization now get autoGrading for projects. It could be better if the Content Quiz is more challenging.

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.