I'm a humanities graduate, specifically in economics, and I'm transitioning into a marketing career. I believe having a basic understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) would be beneficial. I've got some familiarity with programming languages like R, Java, and Python. Can anyone recommend some good online courses to help me get started with DSA?
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Before posting, it can be helpful to search around since this topic is often discussed. But for Java, I recommend 'Algorithms' by Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne from Princeton University, which is available on Coursera. Check out Part I and Part II of their courses: [Part I](https://www.coursera.org/learn/algorithms-part1) and [Part II](https://www.coursera.org/learn/algorithms-part2). Plus, the 'Algorithms 4th Edition' coursebook is a great resource to accompany it.
Doesn't that seem a bit overwhelming for someone coming from an Econ background looking to shift to Marketing?
You might want to check out Neetcode for some great resources! They have a structured course specifically for beginners.
What exactly is Neetcode? I'm based in India and not too involved in programming circles.
I found it! Here’s the link: https://neetcode.io/courses/dsa-for-beginners/0. Hope it helps!
I did search for DSA in the context of marketing specifically, but I didn’t find much relevant info. Thanks for the detailed recommendations, though!