Selection Sort and Heap Sort Algorithms
Selection Sort
Core Concept
During each iteration, the element with the smallest (or largest) key is identified from the unsorted portion and appended to the sorted sub-sequence.
Implementation
void selectionSort(int data[], int size) {
for (int current = 0; current < size - 1; ++current) {
int smallestIdx = current;
for ...
Posted on Sun, 17 May 2026 02:00:21 +0000 by mikecurtin
Understanding and Calculating Time and Space Complexity
Algorithm Efficiency
Algorithm efficiency is measured in two dimensions: time efficiency and space efficiency.
Big O Notation
Big O notation mathematically describes the asymptotic behavior of a function. It provides an estimation of an algorithm's growth rate. The rules for deriving Big O are:
Replace all additive constants in the runtime fun ...
Posted on Sun, 17 May 2026 01:01:04 +0000 by janderson
Binary Search Algorithm Implementation and Performance Analysis in Java
Binary search operates with O(log n) time complexity on a sorted array of n elements. The algorithm repeatedly divides the search interval in half, achieving logarithmic performance.
Algorithm Fundamentals
Binary search, also known as half-interval search, is an efficient algorithm for locating a target value within a sorted sequence. It compar ...
Posted on Sat, 16 May 2026 09:08:13 +0000 by XPertMailer
Essential Java Programming Concepts for Beginners
Basic Syntax
First Program
The class name must match the filename for a public class.
public class GreetingApp {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Hello world");
}
}
Compile via terminal: javac GreetingApp.java
Execute: java GreetingApp
Comments
Single-line: // comment
Multi-line: /* comment ...
Posted on Sat, 16 May 2026 05:56:43 +0000 by javauser
Redis Core Knowledge for Java Backend Interviews
What is Redis
Redis is a high‑performance, in‑memory key‑value database that also supports optional data persistence. It is open‑source and written in C, widely used both as a cache and as a primary datastore for specialised scenarios.
Why Redis Is So Fast
In‑memory storage – data is served directly from RAM, avoiding disk I/O for most operati ...
Posted on Sat, 16 May 2026 00:09:43 +0000 by dave420
Fundamentals of Stack and Queue Data Structures
Fundamentals of Stack and Queue Data StructuresStack Data StructureConceptA stack is a specialized linear data structure that permits insertion and deletion operations only at one fixed end, known as the top. The opposite end is called the bottom. Elements in a stack follow the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle. The insertion operation is call ...
Posted on Fri, 15 May 2026 20:39:04 +0000 by Steffen
Implementing and Utilizing Stack Data Structures in Java
A stack is a linear collection that restricts element access to a single endpoint, commonly referred to as the top. This constraint enforces a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) ordering, meaning the most recently added item is always the first to be removed. The two fundamental operations are push (insertion at the top) and pop (removal from the top). A ...
Posted on Fri, 15 May 2026 01:03:14 +0000 by mrprozac
Underlying Mechanisms of Python Set Deduplication
Python sets utilize a hash table implementation to store unique elements. The deduplication mechanism operates through a two-step verification process involving the __hash__ and __eq__ methods of the stored objects. Initially, the set evaluates the hash value of the incoming object. If this hash does not exist in the current hash table, the obj ...
Posted on Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:25 +0000 by Love_Daddy
Common Linked List Algorithm Problems and Solutions
Node Class Definition
The following ListNode class serves as the foundation for all examples in this article:
import java.util.Arrays;
public class ListNode {
int data;
ListNode next = null;
public ListNode(int data) {
this.data = data;
}
public String toString(ListNode node) {
int[] values = new int[calcu ...
Posted on Thu, 14 May 2026 11:08:20 +0000 by duclet
HashMap Data Structure in Java: Fundamentals and Usage
HashMap vs Hashtable
Key Differences
Thread Safety: Hashtable is synchronized, while HashMap is not
Null Values: HashMap allows one null key and multiple null values; Hashtable prohibits null keys and values
Performance: HashMap generally performs better in single-threaded environments due to lack of synchronization overhead
HashMap ...
Posted on Thu, 14 May 2026 08:22:06 +0000 by harrylt