Data Structures

Definition

Data structures are ways to organize, store, and manipulate data efficiently. They provide different methods of accessing, inserting, deleting, or searching for data elements based on specific requirements.

Related terms

Arrays:

Arrays are fixed-size collections that store elements of the same type sequentially in memory. They offer fast access but limited flexibility in terms of resizing.

Linked Lists: Linked lists consist of nodes connected through pointers where each node holds a value and a reference to the next node. They allow dynamic memory allocation but have slower access times compared to arrays.

Stacks: Stacks follow the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle where elements can only be inserted or removed from one end called the top. They are useful for tracking function calls or undo/redo operations.