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A data structure is a specialized format for organizing, processing, retrieving, and storing data, enabling efficient access and modification. Choosing the right data structure is crucial for optimizing performance and resource utilization in software applications.
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A linked list is a linear data structure where elements, called nodes, are stored in sequence and each node points to the next, allowing for efficient insertions and deletions. Unlike arrays, linked lists do not require contiguous memory allocation, making them flexible in dynamic memory usage but generally slower for access operations.
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A queue is a linear data structure that follows the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle, where the first element added is the first one to be removed. It is commonly used in scenarios where order of processing is crucial, such as task scheduling and managing requests in a server.
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A stack is a linear data structure that follows the Last In, First Out (LIFO) principle, where the last element added is the first to be removed. It is commonly used in scenarios such as undo mechanisms in software, expression evaluation, and backtracking algorithms.
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Time complexity is a computational concept that measures the amount of time an algorithm takes to complete as a function of the length of the input. It provides a high-level understanding of the efficiency of an algorithm, helping in the comparison and selection of algorithms based on performance criteria.
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A dynamic array is a data structure that allows for automatic resizing and flexible storage of elements, providing efficient access and modification operations. Unlike static arrays, dynamic arrays can grow or shrink in size as needed, making them ideal for applications where the number of elements is not known in advance.
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A queue is a linear data structure that follows the First In First Out (FIFO) principle, where the first element added to the queue will be the first one to be removed. It is commonly used in scenarios where order of processing is crucial, such as scheduling tasks, managing requests in a server, or handling print jobs in a printer queue.
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