HIGH-YIELD REVISION GUIDE & CHEAT SHEET
Data Structures & Algorithms Complete
Semester Guide
High-Yield Comprehensive Exam Prep, Step-by-Step Worked Problems, Mas-
ter Theorem, Tree Rotations, Graph Traces & Quick-Cram Appendix
Computer Science | Course Code: CS 61B / CS 201 / CS 250 | 2024-2025 Comprehensive
Edition
📘 WHAT’S INSIDE THIS GUIDE:
✔ Comprehensive Asymptotic Analysis & Master Theorem derivations across all 3 recurrence
cases
✔ Linear data structures: Dynamic arrays, circular queues, and pointer reversals with step-by-
step traces
✔ Balanced search trees: Complete step-by-step worked example of AVL rotations (LL, RR, LR,
RL) and 2-3 Trees
✔ Advanced Graph Algorithms: Full state-table execution traces for Dijkstra, Bellman-Ford, Prim,
Kruskal, and Kahn's Topological Sort
✔ Disjoint Sets (Union-Find): Path compression, Union-by-Rank proofs, and complete Python
implementation
✔ Production-Grade System Design: Complete class implementations for LRU Cache and Auto-
Complete Prefix Trie
✔ 10 Deadly Professor Exam Traps covering amortized bounds, heap invariants, and partitioning
edge cases
✔ APPENDIX: 1-Hour Emergency Pre-Exam Quick-Cram Cheat Sheet with master complexity
table and 25 active recall flashcards
, Computer Science · CS 61B / CS 201 / CS 250 Data Structures & Algorithms Complete Semester Guide
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Data Structures & Algorithms Complete
Semester Guide
High-Yield Comprehensive Exam Prep, Step-by-Step Worked Problems, Mas-
ter Theorem, Tree Rotations, Graph Traces & Quick-Cram Appendix
Computer Science | Course Code: CS 61B / CS 201 / CS 250 | 2024-2025 Comprehensive
Edition
📘 WHAT’S INSIDE THIS GUIDE:
✔ Comprehensive Asymptotic Analysis & Master Theorem derivations across all 3 recurrence
cases
✔ Linear data structures: Dynamic arrays, circular queues, and pointer reversals with step-by-
step traces
✔ Balanced search trees: Complete step-by-step worked example of AVL rotations (LL, RR, LR,
RL) and 2-3 Trees
✔ Advanced Graph Algorithms: Full state-table execution traces for Dijkstra, Bellman-Ford, Prim,
Kruskal, and Kahn's Topological Sort
✔ Disjoint Sets (Union-Find): Path compression, Union-by-Rank proofs, and complete Python
implementation
✔ Production-Grade System Design: Complete class implementations for LRU Cache and Auto-
Complete Prefix Trie
✔ 10 Deadly Professor Exam Traps covering amortized bounds, heap invariants, and partitioning
edge cases
✔ APPENDIX: 1-Hour Emergency Pre-Exam Quick-Cram Cheat Sheet with master complexity
table and 25 active recall flashcards
, Computer Science · CS 61B / CS 201 / CS 250 Data Structures & Algorithms Complete Semester Guide
Disclaimer: This is an independently created academic study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any specific
university, textbook author, or publisher.
Independent Study Aid. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any specific university or Page 2 of 12
publisher.
