This is the only data structure book I've managed to read from cover to cover. Compared to other books that focus primarily on algorithms or the mix of both, this one excels at explaining various data structures independently. I took it upon myself to implement all the data structures introduced in this book using Java, which deepened my understanding of many concepts I had only heard of before. This hands-on approach not only built my confidence but also gave me a comprehensive understanding of the most common data structures, as well as a few lesser-known ones. This knowledge was instrumental in helping me land a decent job as a software engineer.