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Which data structure in Java offers constant-time insertion and retrieval for most cases, but may have performance degradation if there are many collisions?
Which data structure in Java offers constant-time insertion and retrieval for most cases, but may have performance degradation if there are many collisions?
Which Java data structure is best suited for storing a unique collection of elements in a sorted order?
Which Java data structure is best suited for storing a unique collection of elements in a sorted order?
Which data structure is specifically designed to handle data on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis?
Which data structure is specifically designed to handle data on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis?
In Java, which of the following is an advantage of using an ArrayList over a LinkedList?
In Java, which of the following is an advantage of using an ArrayList over a LinkedList?
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What is the primary difference between a Stack and a Queue?
What is the primary difference between a Stack and a Queue?
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Which of the following data structures in Java is NOT inherently designed for storing unique elements?
Which of the following data structures in Java is NOT inherently designed for storing unique elements?
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What is a primary use case for the Stack data structure in Java?
What is a primary use case for the Stack data structure in Java?
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Which of these Java data structures is inherently ordered, meaning elements are stored in a specific sequence?
Which of these Java data structures is inherently ordered, meaning elements are stored in a specific sequence?
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Study Notes
Data Structures in Java
Arrays
- A fixed-size, homogeneous collection of elements
- Declared using the
[]
syntax, e.g.int[] myArray;
- Elements are accessed using an index, e.g.
myArray[0]
- Supports various operations, such as:
- Indexing (getting/setting elements)
- Length (getting the number of elements)
- Copying (creating a copy of the array)
Lists
- A dynamic, heterogeneous collection of elements
- Implemented using the
java.util.List
interface - Supports various operations, such as:
- Adding/removing elements
- Indexing (getting/setting elements)
- Iterating (traversing the list)
- Common implementations include:
-
ArrayList
: a resizable array-based list -
LinkedList
: a linked list implementation
-
Sets
- An unordered, unique collection of elements
- Implemented using the
java.util.Set
interface - Supports various operations, such as:
- Adding/removing elements
- Checking for element presence
- Iterating (traversing the set)
- Common implementations include:
-
HashSet
: a hash-based set implementation -
TreeSet
: a sorted set implementation
-
Maps
- A collection of key-value pairs
- Implemented using the
java.util.Map
interface - Supports various operations, such as:
- Putting/removing entries
- Getting values by key
- Iterating (traversing the map)
- Common implementations include:
-
HashMap
: a hash-based map implementation -
TreeMap
: a sorted map implementation
-
Stacks and Queues
- A Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) data structure
- Implemented using the
java.util.Stack
class - Supports various operations, such as:
- Pushing/popping elements
- Peeking (getting the top element)
- A First-In-First-Out (FIFO) data structure
- Implemented using the
java.util.Queue
interface - Supports various operations, such as:
- Enqueuing/dequeuing elements
- Peeking (getting the front element)
Trees
- A hierarchical data structure
- Implemented using the
java.util.TreeSet
andjava.util.TreeMap
classes - Supports various operations, such as:
- Traversing (iterating over the tree)
- Searching for elements
- Inserting/removing elements
Arrays
- Fixed-size collection that stores homogenous elements, meaning all elements are of the same type.
- Declared using square brackets syntax, for example,
int[] myArray;
. - Access elements via an index, starting from zero, like
myArray[0]
. - Capable of various operations including:
- Indexing: Retrieve or modify elements directly by their index.
-
Length: Obtain the number of elements using the
.length
property. -
Copying: Create a duplicate array using methods like
System.arraycopy()
.
Lists
- Dynamic collections that can grow or shrink in size and can contain heterogeneous elements.
- Implemented through the
java.util.List
interface, allowing flexibility in data operations. - Supports key operations such as:
- Adding/Removing: Modify the list by inserting or deleting elements.
- Indexing: Access elements by numerical index similar to arrays.
- Iterating: Traverse the list using iterators or enhanced for-loops.
- Common implementations include:
- ArrayList: Allows for resizable arrays, offering fast random access.
- LinkedList: Utilizes a linked-node structure, optimizing for insertion and removal operations.
Sets
- Unordered collections that store unique elements, preventing duplicates.
- Implemented through the
java.util.Set
interface for unique element storage. - Supports operations such as:
- Adding/Removing: Modify the set contents easily.
- Checking Presence: Determine if an element exists in the set.
- Iterating: Navigate through the elements in the set.
- Common implementations include:
- HashSet: Offers efficient storage and retrieval with hash-based structure.
- TreeSet: Maintains sorted order of elements using a red-black tree.
Maps
- Collections of key-value pairs allowing for efficient data retrieval by key.
- Implemented through the
java.util.Map
interface for versatile pairing. - Supports key operations such as:
- Putting/Removing Entries: Modify pairs in the map dynamically.
- Getting Values by Key: Retrieve corresponding values efficiently using keys.
- Iterating: Navigate through map entries using entry sets.
- Common implementations include:
- HashMap: Provides fast access and is unordered.
- TreeMap: Keeps keys sorted based on natural ordering or a comparator.
Stacks and Queues
-
Stack: A LIFO (Last-In-First-Out) data structure, where the most recently added element is the first to be removed.
- Implemented using the
java.util.Stack
class. - Operations include:
- Pushing/Popping: Add or remove elements at the top of the stack.
- Peeking: Retrieve the top element without removing it.
- Implemented using the
-
Queue: A FIFO (First-In-First-Out) structure, where the earliest added element is the first to be removed.
- Implemented through the
java.util.Queue
interface. - Operations include:
- Enqueuing/Dequeuing: Add or remove elements from the ends of the queue.
- Peeking: Access the front element without dequeuing.
- Implemented through the
Trees
- Hierarchical data structures ideal for representing sorted or structured data.
- Implemented using
java.util.TreeSet
andjava.util.TreeMap
classes for efficient storage. - Supports a variety of operations including:
- Traversing: Iterating over tree elements typically using in-order, pre-order, or post-order methods.
- Searching: Efficiently locating elements in logarithmic time.
- Inserting/Removing: Managing the structure of the tree while maintaining its properties.
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Understand the basics of arrays and lists in Java, including declaration, indexing, and operations. Learn about the differences between fixed-size homogeneous arrays and dynamic heterogeneous lists.