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Data Structures Class Notes

The document provides an introduction to data structures, defining them as methods for storing and organizing data efficiently. It categorizes data structures into linear (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues) and non-linear (trees, graphs) types, detailing their characteristics and operations. The notes emphasize the importance of learning data structures for improved problem-solving and efficient data manipulation.

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Data Structures Class Notes

The document provides an introduction to data structures, defining them as methods for storing and organizing data efficiently. It categorizes data structures into linear (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues) and non-linear (trees, graphs) types, detailing their characteristics and operations. The notes emphasize the importance of learning data structures for improved problem-solving and efficient data manipulation.

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Introduction to Data Structures - Class Notes

# Introduction to Data Structures

## What is a Data Structure?

A data structure is a way of storing and organizing data so that it can be accessed and modified

efficiently.

## Types of Data Structures

1. **Linear Data Structures**

- Arrays

- Linked Lists

- Stacks

- Queues

2. **Non-Linear Data Structures**

- Trees (Binary Trees, BST)

- Graphs

## Arrays

- Fixed size.

- Elements stored in contiguous memory locations.

- Allows random access.

## Linked Lists

- Collection of nodes where each node contains data and a pointer to the next node.
- Dynamic size.

## Stacks

- Follows LIFO (Last In First Out).

- Operations: push, pop, peek.

## Queues

- Follows FIFO (First In First Out).

- Operations: enqueue, dequeue.

## Trees

- Hierarchical data structure.

- Consists of nodes connected by edges.

## Graphs

- Consists of vertices (nodes) and edges.

- Can be directed or undirected.

## Why Learn Data Structures?

- Improve problem solving.

- Efficient data manipulation.

- Foundation for algorithms.

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*These class notes were prepared for quick revision. Suitable for beginners studying computer

science.*

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