Data Structures
A Comprehensive guide to different types of Data Structures in Computer Science.
Data Structures
Data structures are specialized formats for organizing, processing, and storing data. Choose the right structure to optimize your program's performance and memory usage.
Categories
Linear Data Structures
Arrays
Fixed-size sequential collection of elements stored in contiguous memory locations.
Linked Lists
Dynamic data structure with nodes containing data and references to other nodes.
Stacks & Queues
LIFO and FIFO data structures for managing elements in specific order.
Non-Linear Data Structures
Trees
Hierarchical structure with root, parent, and child relationships between nodes.
Graphs
Network of vertices connected by edges, representing complex relationships.
Heaps
Specialized tree-based structure that satisfies the heap property for priority operations.
Remember: The choice of data structure directly impacts your algorithm's time and space complexity.
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