Data Structures in Python and C: Hands-On Implementation

Mastering data structures is the key to writing efficient, clean, and scalable code in any programming language. This course provides a hands-on approach to understanding how memory and data are managed under the hood, comparing the high-level simplicity of Python with the low-level control of C. You will transition from writing basic scripts to designing optimized, robust algorithms. What you'll learn: Understand core computer science concepts including memory allocation, pointers, and time complexity; Build and manipulate linear data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; Implement hierarchical data structures including binary search trees and prefix trees; Compare Python and C implementations to analyze performance trade-offs; Practice modern coding standards including clean type hinting in Python and safe memory management in C. The course begins with foundational concepts of memory and algorithmic complexity before guiding you step-by-step through the manual implementation of each structure in both languages. This course is designed for beginner programmers, computer science students, and self-taught developers who want to deepen their understanding of software engineering fundamentals. Start building a stronger programming foundation today.