Records and Sets: Selecting the Ideal Data Structure

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Christopher Trudeau

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01 Record Sets intro.mp4

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02 Record Sets dicts.mp4

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03 Record Sets dclass.mp4

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04 Record Sets rec sum.mp4

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05 Record Sets sets.mp4

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data struct m2.pdf

records sets sample code.zip

Description

There are a variety of ways for storing and managing data in your program and the choice of the right data structure has an effect on the readability of your code, ease of writing, and performance. Python has a wide selection of built-in mechanisms that meet most of your data structure needs. This course introduces you to two types of data structures: data records and sets.

There are multiple types and classes for both of these data structures and this course discusses them and provides information on how to choose the right one.

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This course is the second part of an ongoing series, exploring how to find the right Data Structure for your projects. The first course is Dictionaries and Arrays: Selecting the Ideal Data Structure and the third part is Stacks and Queues: Selecting the Ideal Data Structure.

What You'll Learn?

What are the advantages of using the built-in dict type as a Data Record
What flexibility do DataClasses add for Records compared to regular Classes
How to store C-type Data with struct.Struct
How to define Sets
Where to use a Frozenset
How to create a counter with a multiset

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Christopher has a passion for the Python language and writes for Real Python. He is a consultant who helps advise organizations on how to improve their technical teams. Christopher is a strong advocate for automation throughout the delivery process and the power of small teams with well defined goals.

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