Computer Algorithms - Stacks and Queues
1. Data Structures Computer programs store large amounts of data, retrieve it in the required order, and process it. A data structure is a structure that defines how data is stored and managed. Data structures are fundamental tools for implementing algorithms. If an algorithm is a procedure for solving a problem, a data structure is the method for holding and organizing data during that process. Even with the same algorithm, processing speed and implementation details can vary depending on which data structure is used. 1.1. Stacks and Queues Stacks and queues are linear data structures that store and retrieve data in order. A linear data structure is a structure in which data has an order, as if it were connected in a single line. Stacks and queues are among the most basic linear data structures and form the foundation for many data structures and algorithms. 2. Stack A stack is a data structure shaped li...