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Importance of Data Structures and Algorithms For Backend Engineers
We had interesting discussions around data structures and algorithms and how it’s useful for building scalable and performant backend systems.
Solomom Eseme
August 17, 2024
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We had interesting discussions around data structures and algorithms and how it’s useful for building scalable and performant backend systems.
We dive deep into why these foundational concepts are essential, how often they’re used in daily backend tasks, and the real-world impact they can have on the performance and scalability of backend systems.
Fernando also discusses common pitfalls for engineers who may lack a strong grasp of these concepts and offers practical advice for those looking to strengthen their knowledge.
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In this week’s episode of the Great Backend Engineer (GBE) podcast, I sat down with Fernando France to discuss the importance of data structures and algorithms for backend engineers.
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