Java Data Structures - Full Course
Introduction to Data Structures
Data Structures are a way of organizing and storing data to perform operations efficiently.
Types:
- Linear: Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues
- Non-linear: Trees, Graphs, Heaps
Big-O Notation is used to analyze time and space complexity.
Arrays in Java
An array is a collection of fixed-size elements of the same data type.
Example:
int[] arr = new int[5];
arr[0] = 10;
Operations:
- Traversal: Loop through elements
- Insertion: Add value at index
- Deletion: Shift elements
- Searching: Linear or Binary Search
- Sorting: Bubble, Selection, Insertion Sort
Strings in Java
Strings are sequences of characters. Java Strings are immutable.
Example:
String s = "hello";
Java Data Structures - Full Course
Useful Classes:
- StringBuilder (mutable)
- StringBuffer (thread-safe)
Common Problems:
- Reverse a string
- Check for palindrome
- Count characters
- Anagram checker