Introduction to Data Structures
Importance and applications in computing.
Arrays
Static arrays, dynamic arrays, and their limitations.
Linked Lists
Singly linked lists.
Doubly linked lists.
Circular linked lists.
Stacks
Concept and real-world applications.
Array and linked list implementations.
Queues
Concept and applications.
Implementations: array, linked list, circular queue.
Deques (Double-Ended Queues)
Operations and use cases.
Complexity Analysis of Basic Operations
Time and space complexity for insertion, deletion, traversal.
Applications of Basic Data Structures
Practical examples like expression evaluation, job scheduling.