Overview
This Specialization equips you with foundational knowledge of algorithms and problem-solving in JavaScript, focusing on beginner algorithm challenges, Binary Search, and Merge Sort. You will practice solving real-world problems through coding challenges and gain the necessary skills for technical roles in software development. The courses are designed to build both your theoretical and practical understanding of algorithmic thinking.
Syllabus
Course 1: JavaScript Algorithm Challenges for Beginners
- Offered by Scrimba. If you’re new to algorithms, this course is the perfect guide for you! You'll explore essential algorithms and ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Learn Binary Search in JavaScript
- Offered by Scrimba. This course provides a hands-on, practical approach to mastering the implementation of binary search algorithms, a ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Learn Algorithms: Merge Sort in JavaScript
- Offered by Scrimba. In this course, you'll practice your software craftsmanship skills by coding six different merge sort algorithms. Each ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by Scrimba. If you’re new to algorithms, this course is the perfect guide for you! You'll explore essential algorithms and ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Learn Binary Search in JavaScript
- Offered by Scrimba. This course provides a hands-on, practical approach to mastering the implementation of binary search algorithms, a ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Learn Algorithms: Merge Sort in JavaScript
- Offered by Scrimba. In this course, you'll practice your software craftsmanship skills by coding six different merge sort algorithms. Each ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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This course provides a hands-on, practical approach to mastering the implementation of binary search algorithms, a fundamental concept in computer science. You’ll gain valuable insights into six distinct binary search algorithms, learning how to apply them to real-world coding challenges. Each lesson is designed with in-browser interactivity, allowing you to immediately practice and apply what you’ve learned without the need for additional software. By focusing on the “learning by doing” methodology, this course ensures that you’re not just passively consuming information, but actively engaging with the material. You’ll write the code yourself, reinforcing your understanding and enhancing your problem-solving skills. Whether you’re an experienced developer or a bootcamp graduate with a solid grasp of JavaScript, this course offers a unique opportunity to refine your coding abilities and deepen your knowledge of algorithmic thinking. You’ll also learn how these concepts can be extended beyond binary search, giving you versatile tools that are applicable in broader contexts. If you’re looking to push your coding skills to the next level and gain practical experience that will serve you in advanced software development roles, this course, with its in-browser interactive lessons, is your gateway to achieving those goals.
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In this course, you'll practice your software craftsmanship skills by coding six different merge sort algorithms. Each solution will teach you a new technique for solving problems as a software developer and level up your computer science skills in general. The course aims to help working developers or bootcamp graduates to step up their software design skills by learning to think algorithmically. Along the way, you'll learn to code six alternative implementations of the Merge Sort algorithm, as well as algorithm analysis and a handful of powerful design patterns. By the end, you’ll be more confident in your CS skills and have sharper problem-solving abilities.
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If you’re new to algorithms, this course is the perfect guide for you! You'll explore essential algorithms and problem-solving strategies for tackling programming challenges with JavaScript. Through engaging exercises and practical examples, you'll learn to work with data structures, manipulate strings, sort arrays, enhance performance, and more. Each lesson focuses on one fundamental algorithm, from iterative techniques to recursion and two-pointer methods, giving you the experience required to apply them in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to implement algorithms for data traversal, sorting, partitioning, and more! Throughout the course, you’ll explore algorithms such as: - Exponential growth - Array partitioning - String manipulation - Sorting techniques - Recursion - Array traversal and comparison - Pathfinding - Iterative extraction - Optimization strategies - Two-pointer methods and hash tables
Taught by
Dylan Israel and Jonathan Lee Martin