Data Structures and Algorithms in JavaScript

Not the Same Old JavaScript.

Think you know JavaScript? Think again. This isn’t your typical coding book--it’s a deep dive into the powerful world of data structures and algorithms that will transform the way you approach problem solving in JavaScript.

Whether you’re a frontend developer tackling complex applications, a backend engineer building scalable systems, or a programmer preparing for technical interviews, this book will revolutionize the way you code.

Key features include:

• Modern JavaScript techniques: Use the latest language features and functional programming principles for cleaner, more efficient code.
• Performance-focused approach: Analyze and optimize algorithms using Big O notation.
• Essential algorithms explained: Implement and fine-tune core algorithms like quicksort, merge sort, digital search, and binary search.
• Algorithm design strategies: Solve challenging problems with techniques like recursion, dynamic programming, backtracking, and brute-force search.
• Advanced data structures: Explore complex structures such as binary search trees, heaps, and graphs.

Each chapter is carefully crafted with clear, no-nonsense explanations of complex concepts, real-world coding examples, and challenging questions (with answers at the end) to reinforce your understanding.

Ready to break free from ordinary JavaScript? Whether your aim is to build cutting-edge web applications, optimize critical systems, or land your dream job, this book equips you with the advanced JavaScript knowledge that sets true experts apart.

Federico Kereki is a Computer Systems Engineer with an M.Sc. in Education. He has over 30 years’ experience as consultant, system developer, university professor, and writer. Currently, he is a subject matter expert at Globant, where he gets to use a mixture of development frameworks, programming tools, and operating systems, such as JavaScript; Node.js; React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, Docker and containers, and SOA. Has given talks on several programming topics, such as functional programming, agile methodologies, and data structures. He has taught several courses at the Universidad de la República, Universidad ORT, and Universidad de la Empresa, and he lives in Montevideo, Uruguay.