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What are two limitations of storing data items in arrays?
What are two limitations of storing data items in arrays?
- Array size is fixed and changing it requires creating a new array and copying all data. 2. Inserting an item inside the array requires shifting other items.
What is a linked structure and how does it overcome the limitations of arrays?
What is a linked structure and how does it overcome the limitations of arrays?
A linked structure is a collection of nodes storing data items and links to other nodes. It overcomes array limitations by allowing easy insertion and deletion, and nodes can be located anywhere in the memory.
What is a singly linked list and how is it defined?
What is a singly linked list and how is it defined?
A singly linked list is a sequence of nodes where each node has a data field and a reference field to another node called next or successor. The first node is called head and the last node is called tail.
What are the first and last nodes in a linked list called?
What are the first and last nodes in a linked list called?
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How are linked lists different from arrays in terms of growing and shrinking?
How are linked lists different from arrays in terms of growing and shrinking?
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What is a queue referred to as?
What is a queue referred to as?
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Where are insert operations performed in a queue?
Where are insert operations performed in a queue?
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What is a key characteristic of a queue's ordering of actions?
What is a key characteristic of a queue's ordering of actions?
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