Key FeaturesGain a complete understanding of data structures using a simple approachAnalyze algorithms and learn when you should apply each solutionExplore the true potential of functional data structuresBook DescriptionPHP has always been the the go-to language for web based application development, but there are materials and resources you can refer to to see how it works. Data structures and algorithms help you to code and execute them effectively, cutting down on processing time significantly.If you want to explore data structures and algorithms in a practical way with real-life projects, then this book is for you.The book begins by introducing you to data structures and algorithms and how to solve a problem from beginning to end using them. Once you are well aware of the basics, it covers the core aspects like arrays, listed lists, stacks and queues. It will take you through several methods of finding efficient algorithms and show you which ones you should implement in each scenario. In addition to this, you will explore the possibilities of functional data structures using PHP and go through advanced algorithms and graphs as well as dynamic programming.By the end, you will be confident enough to tackle both basic and advanced data structures, understand how they work, and know when to use them in your day-to-day workWhat you will learnGain a better understanding of PHP arrays as a basic data structure and their hidden powerGrasp how to analyze algorithms and the Big O NotationImplement linked lists, double linked lists, stack, queues, and priority queues using PHPWork with sorting, searching, and recursive algorithmsMake use of greedy, dynamic, and pattern matching algorithmsImplement tree, heaps, and graph algorithmsApply PHP functional data structures and built-in data structures and algorithmsAbout the AuthorMizanur Rahman is a technology enthusiast and problem solver from Dhaka, Bangladesh, who loves web and mobile application development. Over the years, he has been working with PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, JavaScript, C, C++, Java, Node.js, Socket.io, and React.js. He is a Zend Certified PHP 5 programmer with 14 years of experience. He is also a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and the first Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) from ScrumAlliance in Bangladesh. He is also a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), and SAFe Agilist (SA).He got a degree in computer science from the North South University, Bangladesh, in 2003. He is currently working as the head of software development at Telenor Health AS. He has two start-ups of his own, Informatix Technologies and TechMasters. He previously worked for companies such as TrustPilot, Denmark, and Somewherein Inc along with Relisource technologies and TigerIT from BangladeshHe has been involved in different technology communities from Bangladesh for over 10 years. He is the administrator for PHPXperts, the largest PHP-based group in the south-east Asia with more than 25,000 members. He is also involved in Agile and Scrum movement in Bangladesh. He is the founder and the administrator of the Agile Bangladesh community. He is also a problem solver for Project Euler.He has published two books: MediaWiki Administrators Tutorial Guide and MediaWiki 1.1 Beginners Guide, both by Packt Publishing. He is a regular speaker at various development conferences, technology seminars, and agile events in Bangladesh and Asia.He lives in Dhaka with his lovely wife, Nisha, and two cute sons, Adiyan and Mikhael. When he is not working, he spends his time with his family and travel around the world. You can reach him at mizan@informatixbd.com, or follow his personal blog.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Data Structures and Algorithms Understanding PHP Arrays Using Linked ListsConstructing Stacks and Queues Applying Recursive Algorithms Recursion Understanding and Implementing Trees Using Sorting AlgorithmsExploring Search Options Putting Graphs Into Action Understanding and Using Heaps Solve Problems with Advanced Techniques PHPs built-in support for Data structures and Algorithms Using Functional Data structures