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Duke University

Understand Big O Notation in Python

Duke University via Coursera

Overview

In this 1-hour long project, you will gain first-hand experience using Python to model algorithmic efficiency tradeoffs. By implementing simulations of real-world systems using Big O notation, you will be able to quantify performance impacts of technical and business decisions. This will prepare you to advocate the importance of scale efficiency in data systems you design and maintain.

Syllabus

  • Project Overview
    • In this 1-hour long project, you will gain first-hand experience using Python to model algorithmic efficiency tradeoffs. By implementing simulations of real-world systems using Big O notation, you will be able to quantify performance impacts of technical and business decisions. This will prepare you to advocate the importance of scale efficiency in data systems you design and maintain.

Taught by

Noah Gift

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