Applying Data Structures to Manipulate Cleansed UN Data from Coursera

In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will discover optimal situations to use fundamental data structures such as Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Hashtables, LinkedLists, and ArrayLists. By the end of this project you will create an application that processes an UN dataset, and manipulates this dataset using a variety of different data structures. In addition, you will explore how to implement each data structure using industry-standard Java practices, and gain experience manipulating real life data sets.

Data structures are an essential tool for any developer, and allow us to store and efficiently access data for even large datasets. Mastery of data structures allows your programs to be scalable and function without taking up too many system resources. We will use the Java Collections versions of each of these data structures, just as you would in real-life. Students can expect to walk away from the course confident in their ability to manipulate essential Java data structures, and have a working knowledge theory behind each data structure.

Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Syllabus

Project: Applying Data Structures to Manipulate Cleansed UN Data

In this course, we will learn how to create an application to manipulate the UN dataset. We will learn how to use Arrays, ArrayLists, LinkedLists, Stacks, Queues, and Hashtables to store our data, and discover how to implement these structures using Java Collections.

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Good introduction for beginners who want to explore applying data structures

Covers a range of fundamental data structures, including stacks, queues, and hashtables

Uses Java Collections versions of data structures, which aligns with industry practices

Instructor is experienced in the topic of data structures

Course is project-based, allowing students to apply concepts practically

Students are required to come in with some programming experience

Reviews summary

Data structures for un data

Learners say this course is good for beginners who want to use their knowledge of data structures to manipulate UN data. They call the assignments engaging and appreciate the real-world applications. However, some students say the virtual system is slow and the instructor rushes through the material.

Course is geared toward beginners.

"The course is great for beginners"

"It is good for beginners to learn about data."

Assignments are engaging.

"The assignments are engaging"

"The virtual system is a bit slow but the assignments are engaging."

Learners appreciate the real-world use of course material.

"Great for beginners who want to use their knowledge of data structures in some real-world application and learn how the experts do it."

Overall quality is good.

"it's good to learn"

"it's a good course"

"The course is a good one."

Instructor rushes through the material.

"The instructer was rushing through the program"

"The instructor was not sure of what was being spoken about."

"The instructor will give a brushup without going into much detail."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Applying Data Structures to Manipulate Cleansed UN Data with these activities:

Review Array Data Structures

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Refresh your knowledge of arrays that will be used extensively throughout the course.

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Review built-in array functionality in Java
Practice creating arrays of different data types
Practice accessing and modifying elements in an array

Data Structures and Algorithms in Java

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Supplement your learning with a comprehensive reference on data structures and algorithms.

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Review key concepts in data structures
Study algorithms for manipulating data structures

Java Data Structures Tutorial

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Reinforce your understanding of Java data structures through interactive tutorials.

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Find a tutorial on a specific data structure
Follow the tutorial and complete the exercises

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Implement Java Data Structures

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Deepen your understanding of Java data structures by implementing them on your own.

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Implement an array data structure
Implement a stack data structure
Implement a queue data structure

LeetCode Data Structures Practice

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Enhance your understanding of data structures and algorithms by solving coding challenges.

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Choose a LeetCode problem involving a data structure
Analyze the problem and design an algorithm
Implement the algorithm using Java

Java Data Structures Workshop

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Attend a workshop to gain hands-on experience with Java data structures.

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Register for a workshop
Attend the workshop and participate in the exercises

UN Dataset Manipulation Project

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Apply your knowledge of Java data structures to manipulate and analyze a real-world dataset.

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Download and clean the UN dataset
Implement data structures to store and organize the dataset
Develop algorithms to manipulate and analyze the dataset
Create visualizations to present the results of your analysis

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