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Video of Counting Words in Python and in C using a LinkedHashMap in C Programming course by Chuck Severance channel, video No. 34 free certified online
This lecture implements a word count program in C using a tree map data structure. The program reads a file, converts each word to lowercase using `tolower` from `ctype.h`, and maintains counts in a dictionary. It then uses an iterator to find and output the most frequent word.
The lecture emphasizes that foundational data structures are essential for programming. These structures, as covered in chapter 6 of Kernighan and Ritchie's work, enable learners to implement complex algorithms after mastering core concepts.
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