Class Notes Data Structures
Class Notes Data Structures
Data structures are fundamental concepts in computer science that help organize and store data efficiently
Key topics:
- Arrays: Fixed-size collections of elements of the same type.
- Linked Lists: Sequential collections of nodes, each pointing to the next.
- Stacks: Last In, First Out (LIFO) structures.
- Queues: First In, First Out (FIFO) structures.
- Trees: Hierarchical structures with a root node and child nodes.
- Graphs: Collections of nodes and edges, representing networks or relationships.
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each data structure helps programmers choose the best o