Requirements

• Basic Python programming experience (variables
• functions
• loops
• and basic data structures). No advanced Python knowledge required
• Basic understanding of data structures (arrays
• lists
• dictionaries). No prior graph theory knowledge needed
• Python 3.x installed on your computer (Windows
• Mac
• or Linux)
• "Familiarity with using pip to install Python packages (well guide you through installing NetworkX and Matplotlib)"
• Basic math skills (high school level algebra). No advanced mathematics required
• A computer with minimum 4GB RAM and any modern operating system
• Text editor or IDE of your choice (we recommend VS Code
• but any will work)
• Enthusiasm to learn about networks and graph algorithms - perfect for beginners in graph theory!

Description

Dive into the fascinating world of Graph Theory and its practical applications with this comprehensive, project-based course. Whether you're a data scientist, software engineer, or algorithm enthusiast, you'll learn how to solve real-world problems using graph algorithms in Python.

This course stands out by combining theoretical foundations with hands-on implementation, featuring four carefully designed projects that progressively build your expertise. You'll start with the basics of graph theory and quickly advance to implementing sophisticated algorithms using NetworkX, Python's powerful graph library.

Key features of this course include:

• Building a social network analyzer from scratch

• Implementing pathfinding algorithms for city navigation systems

• Designing optimal network infrastructure using MST algorithms

• Creating a professional recommendation system

You'll master essential algorithms including Depth-First Search, Breadth-First Search, Dijkstra's Algorithm, and advanced concepts like PageRank and community detection. Each topic is reinforced through practical exercises and real-world applications, from social media analysis to transportation network optimization.

The course includes complete Python implementations of all algorithms, with a focus on both efficiency and readability. You'll learn industry best practices for working with NetworkX and visualization tools like Matplotlib, making your graph analysis both powerful and visually compelling.

Perfect for intermediate Python programmers who want to expand their algorithmic toolkit, this course requires basic Python knowledge but assumes no prior experience with graph theory or NetworkX. By the end, you'll be able to analyze complex networks, optimize transportation systems, and build graph-based machine learning solutions.

Join us to transform your understanding of graph algorithms from theoretical concepts into practical, employable skills through hands-on projects and real-world applications.

Who this course is for:

• Python developers who want to expand their skills into graph theory and network analysis
• especially those interested in building practical applications
• Data Scientists and Analysts looking to master network visualization and graph-based algorithms for complex data analysis and machine learning
• Computer Science students or self-learners who want hands-on experience implementing graph algorithms beyond theoretical classroom knowledge
• Software Engineers working with network systems
• social platforms
• or recommendation engines who need practical graph algorithm implementation skills
• IT Professionals seeking to understand network optimization and analysis through modern Python tools and libraries
• Tech professionals transitioning into roles involving social network analysis
• route optimization
• or network infrastructure design