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Introduction to Data Structures

What are Data Structures?

Data structures are specialized ways of organizing and storing data so that a program can access and update it efficiently. Different structures are useful for different problems.

Learning goals

  • Distinguish memory foundations from data structures.
  • Recognize linear and non-linear data structures.
  • Understand the basic operations and typical time complexities.

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Memory foundations

Linear data structures

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