This course is about getting hands-on experience solving algorithms in Python.

As a developer, mastering the concepts of algorithms and being proficient in implementing them is essential to improving problem-solving skills. This course aims to equip you with an in-depth understanding of algorithms and how they can be utilized for problem-solving in Python.

Starting with the basics, you'll gain a foundational understanding of what algorithms are, with topics ranging from simple multiplication algorithms to analyzing algorithms. Then, you’ll delve into more advanced topics like recursion, backtracking, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms. You'll also learn about basic graph algorithms, depth-first search, shortest paths, minimum spanning trees, and all-pairs shortest paths. 

By the end of this course, you'll have acquired a wide range of skills that will significantly enhance your ability to solve problems efficiently in Python. Through this course, not only will you improve your coding skills, but you will also gain confidence in tackling complex problems.

Mastering Algorithms for Problem Solving in Python

To make sure all weights are non-negative.

What is the purpose of reweighting the graph using the price function in Johnson's algorithm?

What is the purpose of reweighting the graph using the price function in Johnson’s algorithm?

It uses a different third parameter in the dynamic programming recurrence.

It considers paths with a limited number of edges.

It is faster than Johnson's algorithm in the worst case.

Which statement below about Warshall's algorithm for computing shortest paths is true?

Which statement below about Warshall’s algorithm for computing shortest paths is true?

To simplify the algorithm and make it faster for dense graphs.

To prevent infinite loops in the recurrence.

To prevent finite loops in the recurrence.

What is the purpose of dynamic programming in the context of all-pairs shortest path problem?

What is the purpose of dynamic programming in the context of all-pairs shortest path problem?

Breaking the shortest path into a slightly shorter path and a single edge.

Breaking the shortest path into two shorter shortest paths at the middle vertex.

Considering all possible predecessors of the target vertex.

What is the idea behind Fischer and Meyer's algorithm for finding the shortest path in a graph?

What is the idea behind Fischer and Meyer’s algorithm for finding the shortest path in a graph?

How are computing shortest paths and computing powers of a square matrix related?

How are computing shortest paths and computing powers of a square matrix related?

Test your understanding of the concepts covered in the all-pairs shortest paths chapter.

Getting Started

Introduction to Algorithm

Recursion

Backtracking

Dynamic Programming

Greedy Algorithms

Prove Your Skills: A Five-Chapter Assessment

Basic Graph Algorithms

Depth-First Search

Minimum Spanning Trees

Shortest Paths

All-Pairs Shortest Paths

Pushing Your Limits: A Comprehensive Assessment

Wrapping up

Quiz: All-Pairs Shortest Paths