C++: Algorithms
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C++: Algorithms
This course is part of C++: Data Structures and Algorithms Specialization
Instructor: Patrick Ester
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The course introduces learners to quantifying the time and space complexities of algorithms.
The course introduces learners to common algorithm design techniques like recursion, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, etc.
The course introduces learners to searching algorithms (both simple and complicated) and several sorting algorithms.
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There are 3 modules in this course
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This course is designed for learners familiar with C++ basics and object-oriented programming. It provides a solid foundation of not just C++, but core data structures and algorithms topics that can be transferred to other languages. The modules in this course cover an introduction to data structures and algorithms, measuring complexity (space and time), algorithm design techniques, and some commonly used algorithms for searching and sorting. To allow for a truly hands-on, self-paced learning experience, this course is video-free. Assignments contain short explanations with images and runnable code examples with suggested edits to explore code examples further, building a deeper understanding by doing. You'll benefit from instant feedback from a variety of assessment items along the way, gently progressing from quick understanding checks (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and un-scrambling code blocks) to small, approachable coding exercises that take minutes instead of hours.
Welcome to Week 1 of the Algorithms course. You will learn about how to evaluate algorithms with relation to their time and space complexities.
What's included
6 readings5 app items
6 readings•Total 10 minutes
- Navigating Codio Assignments•5 minutes
- Introduction to Data Structures & Algorithms Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Introduction to Algorithm Analysis (Time and Space Complexity) Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Codio: Big O, Big Theta, Big Omega Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Space Complexity Analysis with Examples Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- How to Reset an Assignment in Codio•5 minutes
5 app items•Total 240 minutes
- Codio: Introduction to Data Structures & Algorithms•45 minutes
- Codio: Introduction to Algorithm Analysis (Time and Space Complexity)•45 minutes
- Codio: Big O, Big Theta, Big Omega•45 minutes
- Codio: Space Complexity Analysis with Examples•45 minutes
- Codio: Introduction to Algorithms and Complexity Analysis Coding Exercises•60 minutes
Welcome to Week 2 of the Algorithms course. You will learn about different techniques used by algorithms when trying to solve problems.
What's included
5 readings6 app items
5 readings
- Recursion Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Divide and Conquer Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Analysis of Recursive Algorithms Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Greedy Algorithms Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Dynamic Programming Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
6 app items•Total 285 minutes
- Codio: Recursion•45 minutes
- Codio: Divide and Conquer•45 minutes
- Codio: Analysis of Recursive Algorithms•45 minutes
- Codio: Greedy Algorithms•45 minutes
- Codio: Dynamic Programming•45 minutes
- Codio: Algorithm Design Techniques Coding Exercises•60 minutes
Welcome to Week 3 of the Algorithms course. You will learn about algorithms used to search and sort data structures.
What's included
4 readings5 app items
4 readings
- Simple Sorting Algorithms Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Advanced Sorting Algorithms Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Searching Algorithms Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
- Wordle Solver Lesson Notes (Optional Download)•0 minutes
5 app items•Total 240 minutes
- Codio: Simple Sorting Algorithms•45 minutes
- Codio: Advanced Sorting Algorithms•45 minutes
- Codio: Searching Algorithms•45 minutes
- Codio: Wordle Solver•45 minutes
- Codio: Simple Sorting Algorithms Coding Exercises•60 minutes
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Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
well explained course and thematic of the exercises was really well designed
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
if you add videos in this course the course is next level for every one notes are really good
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