Data Structures Using C

Data Structures Using C by Aaron M. Tenenbaum, Yedidyah Langsam, and Moshe J. Augenstein is a widely used textbook that teaches the fundamental concepts of data structures with the C programming language as the implementation tool. The book emphasizes a two-part approach: first introducing an abstract data structure and then demonstrating its concrete implementation in C.
Key Features
The book is well-regarded for its pedagogical approach, which combines theoretical explanations with practical programming examples. It covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Linear Data Structures: Arrays, stacks, queues, and linked lists.
• Non-Linear Data Structures: Trees and graphs.
• Algorithms: Sorting and searching techniques (e.g., bubble sort, quicksort, linear and binary search).
• Efficiency: An introduction to O-notation for analyzing algorithm efficiency.
The authors’ goal is to help students, particularly those in a second programming course, develop a strong understanding of how to implement data structures and analyze their effectiveness. The book is known for its precise instructions and numerous debugged programming samples.