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A data structure is a mathematical and logical model that helps out to

store the data in an effective manner. It helps to conduct the various operations on
data such as insertion, deletion, retrieval and other meaningful operations. It
ensures the optimised and systematic way to organise and manipulate the data
efficiently. For Example: An Array

Elementary data organisation refers to the fundamental ways in which data can be
structured and organised for efficient storage and retrieval. These elementary data
organisations serve as the foundation for more complex data structures and are
essential for designing efficient algorithms and managing information in computer
programs. Understanding how to choose and implement the appropriate data
organisation is crucial for effective software development.
Here are some elementary data organisations:

Primitive Data Types:


● These are the most basic data types provided by programming
languages.
● Examples include integers (int), floating-point numbers (float),
characters (char), and booleans (bool).
● They represent atomic values and serve as the building blocks for
more complex data structures.
Arrays:
● An array is a collection of elements of the same data type stored in
contiguous memory locations.
● Elements in an array are accessed using indices.
● Arrays provide a simple and direct way to organise a fixed-size
sequence of elements.
Records (Structures in C, Classes/Objects in OOP):
● Records or structures allow grouping together different data types
under a single name.
● Each element in a record is called a field or member.
● In object-oriented programming, these are often called classes or
objects.
Strings:
● Strings are sequences of characters.
● In many programming languages, strings are implemented as arrays
of characters or as a dedicated string type.
● String manipulation is a common operation in programming.
Pointers:
● Pointers are variables that store memory addresses.

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● They allow indirect access to data and are essential for dynamic
memory allocation and manipulation.
Linked Lists:
● A linked list is a dynamic data structure where elements are stored in
nodes, and each node points to the next node in the sequence.
● Linked lists provide flexibility in terms of size and dynamic memory
usage.
Stacks and Queues:
● Stacks and queues are abstract data types that define how elements
are added and removed.
● Stacks follow the Last In, First Out (LIFO) principle, while queues
follow the First In, First Out (FIFO) principle.
Files and Databases:
● Data can be organised in external storage systems using files and
databases.
● Organising data in files and databases involves considerations of data
representation, indexing, and retrieval strategies.

The basic technologies involved in data structures are primarily related to the
implementation and usage of these structures. These technologies and concepts
provide the foundation for building and understanding various data structures,
which in turn are critical for designing efficient algorithms and solving a wide
range of computational problems.

Here are some fundamental concepts and technologies associated with data
structures:

Arrays and Pointers: Understanding arrays and pointers is crucial, as they are
foundational concepts. Arrays provide a contiguous block of memory for elements
of the same type, and pointers allow for dynamic memory allocation and
manipulation.

Recursion: Many data structures and algorithms are naturally expressed using
recursion. Understanding recursion is essential for solving problems involving
trees, graphs, and other recursive structures.

Stacks and Queues: These abstract data types are implemented using arrays or
linked lists and are fundamental in many algorithms. Stacks follow the Last In,
First Out (LIFO) principle, while queues follow the First In, First Out (FIFO)
principle.

Linked Lists: A linked list is a dynamic data structure that consists of nodes, each
containing a data element and a reference (or link) to the next node in the
sequence. Linked lists are fundamental for understanding dynamic data structures.
Trees: Binary trees, binary search trees, and other tree structures are fundamental
in organising hierarchical data. Tree structures are used in various algorithms and
databases.

Graphs: Graphs consist of nodes and edges and are used to represent complex
relationships between entities. Graph algorithms are employed in networking,
social network analysis, and various other domains.

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