Data Structures Fundamentals
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What is the primary purpose of a data structure?

  • To organize and store data efficiently (correct)
  • To increase the speed of a program
  • To simplify the syntax of a programming language
  • To reduce the memory usage of a program

    • Which type of data structure follows the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle?

  • Stack (correct)
  • Queue
  • Linked List
  • Array

    • What is the primary feature of a Linked List?

  • Elements are stored in a hierarchical structure
  • Elements are accessed using an index
  • Elements are stored in contiguous memory locations
  • Elements can be added or removed dynamically (correct)

    • What is the primary feature of a Tree data structure?

    <p>A non-linear data structure with nodes and edges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of Python's syntax?

    <p>Uses indentation to denote code blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of Python's data structures?

    <p>Lists are Python's implementation of arrays and linked lists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of Python's typing system?

    <p>Dynamic typing, where types are determined at runtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Python module?

    <p>To organize related functions and variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the import statement in Python?

    <p>To import external modules or libraries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of Python's object-oriented programming?

    <p>Supports multiple inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Data Structures

    Definition

    • A data structure is a way to organize and store data in a computer so that it can be efficiently accessed and modified.

    Types of Data Structures

    • Arrays:
      • A collection of elements of the same data type stored in contiguous memory locations.
      • Elements can be accessed using an index or key.
    • Linked Lists:
      • A collection of elements, each of which points to the next element.
      • Elements can be added or removed dynamically.
    • Stacks:
      • A last-in, first-out (LIFO) data structure.
      • Elements are added and removed from the top of the stack.
    • ** Queues**:
      • A first-in, first-out (FIFO) data structure.
      • Elements are added to the end and removed from the front of the queue.
    • Trees:
      • A hierarchical data structure with nodes and edges.
      • Each node has a value and zero or more child nodes.
    • Graphs:
      • A non-linear data structure with nodes and edges.
      • Nodes can have multiple edges and connections.

    Python

    Overview

    • Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language.
    • It is known for its simplicity, readability, and ease of use.

    Features

    • Indentation-based syntax: uses indentation to denote code blocks.
    • Dynamic typing: variable types are determined at runtime.
    • Object-oriented: supports classes, objects, and inheritance.
    • Large standard library: includes modules for various tasks, such as file I/O, networking, and data structures.

    Data Structures in Python

    • Lists: Python's built-in implementation of arrays and linked lists.
    • Tuples: immutable lists.
    • Dictionaries: Python's implementation of hash tables.
    • Sets: unordered collections of unique elements.

    Python Syntax

    • Variables: assigned using the = operator.
    • Control structures: if statements, for loops, while loops.
    • Functions: defined using the def keyword.
    • Modules: imported using the import statement.

    Data Structures

    Definition and Types

    • A data structure is a way to organize and store data in a computer for efficient access and modification.
    • Types of data structures include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.

    Arrays

    • A collection of elements of the same data type stored in contiguous memory locations.
    • Elements can be accessed using an index or key.

    Linked Lists

    • A collection of elements, each of which points to the next element.
    • Elements can be added or removed dynamically.

    Stacks

    • A last-in, first-out (LIFO) data structure.
    • Elements are added and removed from the top of the stack.

    Queues

    • A first-in, first-out (FIFO) data structure.
    • Elements are added to the end and removed from the front of the queue.

    Trees

    • A hierarchical data structure with nodes and edges.
    • Each node has a value and zero or more child nodes.

    Graphs

    • A non-linear data structure with nodes and edges.
    • Nodes can have multiple edges and connections.

    Python Overview

    Features and Characteristics

    • Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language.
    • It is known for its simplicity, readability, and ease of use.
    • Features include indentation-based syntax, dynamic typing, object-oriented programming, and a large standard library.

    Data Structures in Python

    Built-in Data Structures

    • Lists: Python's implementation of arrays and linked lists.
    • Tuples: immutable lists.
    • Dictionaries: Python's implementation of hash tables.
    • Sets: unordered collections of unique elements.

    Python Syntax

    Variables and Control Structures

    • Variables are assigned using the = operator.
    • Control structures include if statements, for loops, and while loops.

    Functions and Modules

    • Functions are defined using the def keyword.
    • Modules are imported using the import statement.

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    Learn about the basics of data structures, including arrays, linked lists, and more. Understand how to organize and store data efficiently.

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