What best book on data structures in java is recommended ?

Question

Hi,

I am looking for Best book on data-structures in Java, I know there are few good books on Data structures but they are from C++ perspective and am looking from Java perspective.

Thanks.

Answer 1

For books, I will normally go to amazon and read recommendations by other people.

Data Structures and Algorithms in Java looks pretty good.

Answer 2

My University used Lafore's book for reference to data structures in Java. I chose to use the C++ book myself, but my classmates seemed to have no complaints.

Answer 3

I have Data Abstraction & Problem solving with Java: http://www.amazon.com/Data-Abstraction-Problem-Solving-Java/dp/0321304284

Great book, I can vouch for it. Used it in two semesters of Data Structures at my school. The book has plenty of examples and lots of code to get you going. As Far As I Can Remember, it covers up to Java 1.5 (I don't recall any 1.6 being in there) in it's usage and examples.

Answer 4

I used Data Structures with Java, it covers the important stuff:

1. Structures using generics
2. Rolling out your own version of the Java Collection types
3. Sorting algorithms
4. Graphs, binary trees(search trees also), heaps...(No AVL or red black trees though)
5. Graph algorithms

This is a very good starting point with some good exercises to maximize your effort