A gentle and short intro on Data Structures and Algorithms
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This article is dedicated to guiding upcoming and junior software engineers in comprehending data structures and algorithms.
Contents
What is DSA
Data Structures
Algorithms
Types of Data Structures
What is DSA
Data Structures and Algorithms serve as the foundational elements that empower the creation of efficient and robust computer programs.
Let's break it down
Data Structures:- It is a storage that can be used to store and organize data in a specialized format.
Algorithms:- This involves the step-by-step instructions for solving problems. For example, An algorithm to add two numbers goes as follows
1 Take the two inputs
2 Add the inputs using the + operator
3 Display the result
Types of Data Structure
It is important to choose the right data structure when solving a DS problem. Data structures are divided into two categories:
Linear data structure: This stores and arranges elements sequentially. Examples are Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, etc.
Non-linear data structure: Elements are stored and arranged in a non-sequential fashion. Examples are Heap, Trees, Graph, Hash Table, etc.
References
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-between-linear-and-non-linear-data-structures/
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