The Algorithms and Data Structures Series: Binary Heaps

This live online session introduces you to two of the most essential data structures in computer science: sequences and sets. You’ll learn how these structures store, organize, and access data, and how mastering them builds the foundation for thinking like a true software engineer. Designed for beginners, this session takes complex topics and explains them in a clear, approachable way so you can start learning computer science with confidence. 

We’ll explore how programmers use sequences and sets to manage data efficiently in the real world, from social media platforms and online stores to scientific simulations and search engines. You’ll see how understanding these core structures allows engineers to design faster, smarter systems that handle large amounts of information effortlessly. Every concept is demonstrated through examples you can actually relate to, helping you see why data structures matter in everyday technology. 

By studying sequences and sets, you’ll also learn a fundamental principle of software engineering: structure determines speed and scalability. You’ll see how algorithms depend on these foundations, and how small differences in how data is stored can make a massive impact on performance. This session helps you connect theory to practice, giving you a solid base to build your coding and problem-solving skills. 

If you’re just beginning your journey into coding or exploring how to become a software engineer, this class will give you an essential understanding of how computers handle data. You’ll leave not only knowing how sequences and sets work, but also feeling confident and inspired to keep learning more advanced computer science topics. 

The class will take place here - https://www.passion-class.com/en/join-sample-passionclass

If you want to join the full class, you can do so here: https://www.passion-class.com/en/classes/Thinking-and-Change/Programming

Meet Your Instructor, Joe!

Joe holds a Master in Computational Science & Engineering from Harvard University and a Master in Finance, along with a Bachelor in Economics & Political Science from The University of Alabama. Currently pursuing a Master in Protestant Theological Studies at Universität Wien, they bring a unique blend of technical expertise and theological insight. As the Founder of PassionClass and a Software Engineer at AlphaSense, they have extensive experience in analytics from roles at McKinsey, Etsy, and Dealix. Fluent in German and Spanish, and actively learning French, Turkish, and improv, our instructor is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and multilingual learning environment.