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Data Structures Intro

The lecture notes introduce data structures as crucial for efficient data organization and algorithm performance. Key structures covered include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, hash tables, and graphs, each with specific use cases and performance characteristics. Understanding these structures and their complexities is essential for scalable solutions and improved coding skills.

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Data Structures Intro

The lecture notes introduce data structures as crucial for efficient data organization and algorithm performance. Key structures covered include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, hash tables, and graphs, each with specific use cases and performance characteristics. Understanding these structures and their complexities is essential for scalable solutions and improved coding skills.

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Lecture Notes: Introduction to Data Structures

Slide 1: Why Data Structures?

- Efficient data organization is key to algorithm performance.

- Core part of computer science curriculum.

- Understanding trade-offs is essential.

Slide 2: Arrays and Linked Lists

- Arrays: fixed size, fast access.

- Linked lists: dynamic size, easy insertion/deletion.

- Use cases and performance comparisons.

Slide 3: Stacks and Queues

- Stack: LIFO principle, used in recursion, parsing.

- Queue: FIFO principle, used in scheduling, buffering.

- Variants: Deque, priority queue.

Slide 4: Trees

- Binary trees, Binary Search Trees (BST), AVL Trees.

- Efficient for searching and sorting.

- Use in databases, file systems.

Slide 5: Hash Tables

- Store key-value pairs.

- Fast access with hashing.

- Handle collisions with chaining or open addressing.


Slide 6: Graphs

- Represented as adjacency lists or matrices.

- Directed vs. undirected, weighted vs. unweighted.

- Traversals: DFS, BFS.

Slide 7: Complexity and Trade-Offs

- Analyze time and space complexity: O(1), O(n), O(log n), etc.

- Choice depends on access patterns and constraints.

Slide 8: Summary

- Data structures enable scalable solutions.

- Mastery leads to better coding and algorithmic thinking.

Department of Computer Science

University Lecture Series - Spring Semester

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