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Data Structures

Data structures are essential for organizing and storing data efficiently in C++. They facilitate storage, retrieval, memory efficiency, and data manipulation, with structs allowing for grouping different data types and arrays providing a way to store multiple values of the same type. The document highlights when to use structs versus arrays, emphasizing their respective advantages in data management.

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Data Structures

Data structures are essential for organizing and storing data efficiently in C++. They facilitate storage, retrieval, memory efficiency, and data manipulation, with structs allowing for grouping different data types and arrays providing a way to store multiple values of the same type. The document highlights when to use structs versus arrays, emphasizing their respective advantages in data management.

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DATA

STRUCTURES
INTRODUCTION
A data structure is a way of organizing and storing
data in a computer so that it can be accessed and
modified efficiently. They are essential for
managing and manipulating data in an optimized
way.

In C++, data structures help in:


Efficient storage and retrieval of data.
Optimized searching and sorting.
Managing large datasets effectively.
FUNCTIONS
OF DATA STRUCTURES
1. Storage and Organization – Helps
organize data logically.
2. Data Access and Retrieval – Allows quick
searching, sorting, and modification.
3. Memory Efficiency – Reduces
unnecessary memory usage.
4. Code Optimization – Makes programs
efficient and faster.
5. Data Manipulation – Supports adding,
deleting, and modifying data.
STRUCTS AND ARRAYS

STRUCTS ARRAYS
A struct (short for "structure") is a user-defined data An array is a collection of elements of the same data
type in C++ that allows grouping multiple related type stored in contiguous memory locations. It
variables of different data types under one name. It is provides a way to store multiple values in a single
useful when you need to store and manage data variable.
logically.

Key Features of Structs Key Features of Arrays


1. Collection of Multiple Data Types – Unlike arrays, which 1. Fixed Size – The size of an array must be defined at the time
store only one data type, a struct can contain multiple of declaration and cannot be changed dynamically.
types, such as int, float, char, and string. 2. Contiguous Memory Allocation – All elements are stored
2. User-Defined – You define your own structure to model next to each other in memory, allowing fast access.
real-world entities, such as a student, employee, or product. 3. Indexed Access – Elements are accessed using an index,
3. Memory Efficient – All the fields of a struct are stored starting from 0 for the first element.
together in memory, making access efficient. 4. Efficient Iteration – Arrays can be processed using loops,
4. Easier Data Organization – Instead of maintaining separate making them useful for repetitive tasks.
variables, a struct groups them into a single entity. 5. Homogeneous Data – Only values of the same type can be
stored in an array.
SUMMARY
OF DATA STRUCTURES
When to Use Structs vs. Arrays?
Use structs when you need to group different types of data
together (e.g., student name, ID, and marks).
Use arrays when you need to store multiple values of the
same type efficiently (e.g., a list of student marks).
Use arrays of structs when dealing with multiple structured
records (e.g., storing information for multiple students in a
list).
LETS DIVE INTO
ARRAYS...

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