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Linear data structures store elements sequentially and allow traversal in a single run, making them efficient for various operations. Key types include Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, and Deques, each with distinct properties and applications. Their time complexities for access and insertion/deletion vary, influencing their use in dynamic memory management, scheduling, and other computational tasks.

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linear_data_structures

Linear data structures store elements sequentially and allow traversal in a single run, making them efficient for various operations. Key types include Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, and Deques, each with distinct properties and applications. Their time complexities for access and insertion/deletion vary, influencing their use in dynamic memory management, scheduling, and other computational tasks.

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Linear Data Structures

Linear data structures store data elements sequentially, where elements are connected to one

another and traversal is possible in a single run. They are widely used due to their simplicity and

efficiency for certain operations.

## Types of Linear Data Structures

1. Arrays

Definition: A collection of elements, each identified by an index.

Operations:

- Access: O(1) time complexity.

- Insertion/Deletion: O(n) (shifting required).

Applications:

- Storing a collection of data of the same type.

- Implementing other data structures like heaps and queues.

2. Linked List

Definition: A series of connected nodes where each node contains data and a reference to the next

node.

Operations:

- Access: O(n) (sequential search).

- Insertion/Deletion: O(1) for head/tail, O(n) for other positions.

Applications:

- Dynamic memory allocation.

- Implementing stacks, queues, and graphs.


3. Stack

Definition: A linear structure following LIFO (Last In, First Out).

Operations:

- Push: Add element to the top.

- Pop: Remove element from the top.

Applications:

- Expression evaluation and conversion.

- Function call management.

4. Queue

Definition: A linear structure following FIFO (First In, First Out).

Operations:

- Enqueue: Add element to the rear.

- Dequeue: Remove element from the front.

Applications:

- Scheduling and buffering.

- Breadth-First Search (BFS).

5. Deque (Double-Ended Queue)

Definition: A queue where elements can be added or removed from both ends.

Applications:

- Implementing undo operations.

- Cache management.

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Summary Table:

| Data Structure | Access Time | Insertion/Deletion Time | Key Property | Applications |


| -------------- | ----------- | ----------------------- | ------------- | ------------------------- |

| Array | O(1) | O(n) | Fixed size | Static storage |

| Linked List | O(n) | O(1) at head/tail | Dynamic size | Dynamic memory management |

| Stack | O(n) | O(1) | LIFO | Function calls, parsing |

| Queue | O(n) | O(1) | FIFO | Scheduling, BFS |

| Deque | O(n) | O(1) | Bidirectional | Advanced queue operations |

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