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Overview
Prospectus and Outline: There are 4 main units. (If necessity arises, 5th will be included which will be of projects.) The outstanding features and description of the work and the purpose is explained with reference to the units.
Unit I. This unit gives a very close look at the language, C itself. Programs dealing with primitive data-types are discussed here. Chapters are so arranged that the beginners too can follow it easily. As the chapters advances the student gets more insight into the language and programming aspects of it; at the same time dealing with more complex programs without much trouble.
Chapter Division.
Unit II. This unit starts with the basics of secondary data-types. In the classification of data-structures, linear and non-linear data types; linear data-types are dealt here. Self-referential data structures are started from this unit in its simplest garb. In addition to pointer types, we have implemented the linear data structures also using arrays. Some of simulation programs are also included.
Chapter Division.
Unit III. This unit carries a step further in secondary data-types. Proceeding from linear data-types it deals with the non-linear data structures. An important chapter in graphs is also included with representation of graphs done in both array and linked list version. Special emphasis is given to algorithms like Warshall’s, Prim’s etc.
Chapter Division.
Trees are basically for sorting and searching so these two are not required separately
Unit IV. The last unit deals with advance features and programs that are of higher level. They cater to real life applications and implementation of Database concepts and GUI’s. They also supplement system programming with other concepts dealt with previously.
Chapter Division.
Along with these some special supplements are added to give the reader a clearer insight into programming practice. Some of the articles are
This book is written keeping in view the requirements of students of
· MCA, (Masters in Computer Application)
· B-Level course of DOEACC,
· M.Sc. (Computer Science (Hons),
· M.Sc. in Information Technology (I.T),
· B.Sc (Computer Science (Hons),
· B.Sc in Information Technology (I.T),
· PGDCA, (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
· A-Level course of DOEACC,
· BIT, (Bachelors in Information Technology)
· BCA, (Bachelors in Computer Application)
· DCA (Diploma in Computer Application) and
· O-Level course of DOEACC.
It may also prove to be a very useful reference book for faculties too.
All the programs given are tested and executed again and again before submission.
The three books in this field and their comparison with our books are as follows.
Book 1:
Name: Expert Data Structure with 'C'.
Author: R. B. Patel.
Publishing House: Khanna Book Publication.
Priced: Rs. 295/-
Topics Covered: Theories, Basics, Linear and Non-linear Data structures. Searching Sorting, Recursion, Files.
Topics Ignored: Some algorithms for Graph Applications and Graphics absent.
Style of writing: Lucid theoretical explanations.
Strong points: Many Programs explained thoroughly.
Weak points: Some algorithms for Graph Applications and Graphics absent.
Similarities with our book: Both cater to DoE syllabus in details.
Contrasts with our book: Our book has a broader coverage.
Book 2:
Name: Data Structure through 'C' Language.
Author: Samiran Chattopadhyay, Debabrata Ghosh Dastidar, Matangini Chattopadhyay.
Publishing House: BPB.
Priced: Rs. 210/-
Topics Covered: Only DoE Syllabus.
Topics Ignored: Some algorithms for Graph Applications and Graphics absent.
Style of writing: Impressive.
Strong points: Written keeping DoE syllabus in mind.
Weak points: Not many programs.
Similarities with our book: Both cater to DoE syllabus in details.
Contrasts with our book: Our book has a broader coverage.
Book 3:
Name: Data Structures Using C.
Author: Rajni Jindal.
Publishing House: Umesh Publications.
Priced: Rs 125/-
Topics Covered: Theories, Basics, Linear and Non-linear Data structures. Searching Sorting, Recursion, Files.
Topics Ignored: Some algorithms for Graph Applications and Graphics absent.
Style of writing: Simple English, but long sentences.
Strong points: Good for beginners.
Weak points: Some topics needed more elaborate explanations and programs (eg. MST, Multilist).
Similarities with our book: Good for beginners.
Contrasts with our book: More programs in our book.
This book caters to the subject “Data Structures Through ‘C’ ”. It is not a substitute to theory but at the same time it gives students of
ü MCA,
ü B-Level course of DOEACC,
ü M.Sc. (Computer Science (Hons), I.T),
ü B.Sc (Computer Science (Hons), I.T),
ü PGDCA,
ü A-Level course of DOEACC,
ü BIT,
ü BCA,
ü DCA and
ü O-Level course of DOEACC.
a much needed guide in the art of programming. Apart from “Data Structures Through ‘C’, it is also helpful to the students of language ‘C’ and computer graphics. Care has been taken to include algorithms for drawing, simulation for clipping, etc. The work is appropriate for the above said courses along the length and width of the country. As observed by comparing the syllabus (of “Data Structures Through ‘C’ “ ) from different institutes and universities.
It’ll prove to be a boon to the students of distance learning courses giving them the much needed exposure to practical and programming aspect.
Since it is a very popular and useful subject with a very large section of computer students pursuing it, the size of market is quite big. This statement is further strengthened by the market research done by us.
· There are 114 computer institutes in Orissa affiliated to DOEACC (Provisional and full) teaching “Data Structures through ‘C’ “. Some 5000+ students are enrolled in them. They are our prime targeted readers.
· In around 12 colleges, where “Data Structures Through ‘C’ “ is taught, around 1200 students can avail the benefits of this book. They are our secondary targets.
· Apart from them approximately 150 private institutes (in only Twin City of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar) offer the course “Data Structures Through ‘C’ ”. Some odd 3000 number of students are also targeted.
· Last but not the least some 516, 592, 165 students of MCA, BCA, PGDCA of IGNOU (of study center Cuttack and Bhubaneswar for sake of analysis) are also kept in mind.
As seen from the above the market for this book is quite high.
It is speculated that the book will take four to six month maximum. The approximate length of the book would be around 1000 pages single spaced and 1700 – 2000 in double spacing of paper size in 8 ½” * 11”. Since this book contains only programs, there is no scope of any diagrams or photographs. When need arises for any illustration of steps it can be done using tables. No special drawing software is required. That’s the high light of the book that it deals with programs only.
The manuscript is being prepared in following method:
Coding is done in Turbo C and after its perfect execution the said programs are copied to a document in Microsoft Word package.
For printing of the proposal HP 640C series desk jet printer is used.
Names
and affiliations of qualified reviewers who
could be asked to critique the work are:
|
Mr. Satyakam
Mohapatra C/O Computer Academy Chandini Chowk Po. : Chandini Chowk Cuttack-753002 Orissa |
Mr Amaresh
Sahoo Sati Chowra Road Po. : Chandini Chowk Cuttack-753002 Orissa |
Mr. Smitaranjan
Dutta Lecturer, Ravenshaw MCA Ravenshaw College College Square Cuttack Orissa |
Mr. Jerale
Kannan C/O CrossRoad Infosystems Sati Chowra Road Po. : Chandini Chowk Cuttack-753002 Orissa |
This book is a product of joint efforts of two computer students who felt the need for such book. This is the first project of Miss. N. Sameen and Mr. K.S.A. Ranjan.