Strings
Master text processing and pattern matching algorithms. Learn efficient string manipulation, search algorithms, and the techniques that power text editors and search engines.
Overview
In this lesson, you'll explore string algorithms and text processing techniques. We'll cover efficient string manipulation, implement pattern matching algorithms like KMP and Boyer-Moore, and understand how search engines and text editors achieve blazing-fast text operations.
String processing is everywhere in modern computing—from search engines indexing web pages to DNA sequence analysis in bioinformatics. Understanding efficient string algorithms opens doors to solving complex text-based problems with elegant solutions.
Key concepts you'll master:
- Understanding string representation and memory considerations
- Implementing efficient string search and pattern matching
- Exploring algorithms like KMP, Boyer-Moore, and Rabin-Karp
- Analyzing time complexity of string operations
- Building practical applications like autocomplete and spell checkers
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