3 Types of Algorithms Every Programmer Needs to Know

It's my thought that every programmer should know these 3 types of algorithms. We actually go over 9 algorithms, what they are, how they work, real-world use cases, complete with code examples and explanations, but they fall under 3 categories, 3 types of algorithms you should know. Sorting Algorithms - used to rearrange elements in a list or an array in a certain order. We discuss bubble sort, insertion sort, and merge sort. Searching Algorithms - used to find or retrieve an element from a data structure, or to determine its existence and location in the dataset. We discuss linear search and binary search. Graph Algorithms - used to solve problems related to graph theory, where data is represented as a collection of nodes (or vertices) connected by edges. You probably know these as trees. We discuss depth-first search (dfs), breadth-first search (bfs), Dijkstra's algorithm, and A* algorithm. So, why are these algorithms you should you know? Because they form the foundation of efficient problem-solving in computer science. Their study not only enhances programming skills but also deepens analytical thinking. And they’re instrumental in optimizing software performance across a wide range of real-world applications. I hope you enjoy the video and learn a thing or two! If you're a developer, sign up to my free newsletter Dev Notes 👉 https://www.devnotesdaily.com/ If you're a student, checkout my Notion template Studious: https://notionstudent.com Resources🔎 https://visualgo.net/en https://www.toptal.com/developers/sorting-algorithms https://motioncanvas.io/ 0:00 Why algorithms are important 1:35 Sorting Algorithms 5:44 Searching Algorithms 8:06 Graph Algorithms 12:29 Want more algorithm videos? ------------------------ 🖥️ Dev Notes Newsletter: https://www.devnotesdaily.com/ 📓 Studious, Notion Template for Students: https://notionstudent.com Don't know why you'd want to follow me on other socials. I don't even post. But here you go. 🐱‍🚀 GitHub: https://github.com/forrestknight 🐦 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/forrestpknight 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestpknight 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forrestpknight