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Unit 1: Fundamentals of Data Structures — Data Structure Notes

Introduction to Data Structures

The study of Data Structures is fundamental to Computer Science. It is not just about storing data; it's about structuring data in a way that models the real-world problem effectively and allows for efficient processing. A data structure scheme involves the logical arrangement of data and the set of operations that can be performed on it.

What is an Abstract Data Type (ADT)?

Definition: An ADT is a mathematical model for data types where it specifies the type of data, the operations that can be performed, and the behavior of those operations — without specifying how they are implemented.

Component	Description	Example (Stack ADT)
Data	What values it stores	A collection of elements
Operations	What can be done	Push, Pop, Peek, isEmpty
Behavior	Rules/constraints	LIFO ordering, Overflow/Underflow checks
Implementation	NOT specified by ADT	Could use Array or Linked List internally

Key Insight: The same ADT can have multiple implementations. A Stack ADT can be implemented using an array OR a linked list. The user of the Stack doesn't need to know which.

Basic Terminology and Definitions

To understand data structures, we must first define the building blocks of data organization.

Term	Definition	Example
Data	Raw, unprocessed facts, figures, or values	`25`, `"John"`, `75.5`
Information	Processed data that holds meaning	"John is 25 years old"
Data Item	Smallest unit of information with meaning	`Roll Number` in a Student record
Group Item	Data item divisible into sub-items	`Date of Birth` → Day, Month, Year
Elementary Item	Data item that cannot be divided further	`Gender` (M/F), `ID Number`
Entity	Real-world object or concept	Student, Employee, Car
Attribute	Property describing an entity	Color, Height, Salary
Entity Set	Collection of similar entities	All students in a class

Field, Record, and File — The Data Hierarchy

Bit → Byte → Field → Record → File → Database

Field: A single elementary unit (e.g., phone number cell).
Record: Collection of related fields (e.g., one student row).
File: Collection of related records (e.g., entire student table).

Classification of Data Structures

1. Primitive vs. Non-Primitive

Feature	Primitive	Non-Primitive
Definition	Fundamental types from the language	Complex structures derived from primitives
Examples	`int`, `float`, `char`, `boolean`	Arrays, Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees
Size	Fixed by language	Can grow/shrink
Operations	Arithmetic, Logical	Traversal, Insertion, Deletion, Sorting

2. Linear vs. Non-Linear

Feature	Linear	Non-Linear
Arrangement	Sequential, one after another	Hierarchical or networked
Predecessor/Successor	Each element has exactly one (except first/last)	Multiple predecessors/successors possible
Memory	Sequential or linked	Linked via multiple pointers
Traversal	Single pass	Multiple paths
Examples	Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List	Tree, Graph
Use Case	Ordered data, sequences	Hierarchies, networks, relationships

3. Static vs. Dynamic

Feature	Static	Dynamic
Memory Allocation	Compile-time	Run-time
Size	Fixed — cannot change	Can grow/shrink
Speed	Faster (direct indexing)	Slower (pointer traversal)
Memory Efficiency	Wasteful if over-allocated	Efficient — allocates as needed
Example	Array	Linked List

Operations on Data Structures

Operation	Description	Time Complexity (varies by DS)
Traversing	Visiting every element exactly once	O(n)
Searching	Finding a specific element	O(n) linear, O(log n) binary
Inserting	Adding a new element	O(1) to O(n)
Deleting	Removing an existing element	O(1) to O(n)
Sorting	Arranging in order	O(n log n) efficient sorts
Merging	Combining two sorted structures	O(n + m)

Choosing the Right Data Structure

Scenario	Best DS	Why
Fast access by index	Array	O(1) random access
Frequent insertions/deletions	Linked List	O(1) insert at known position
LIFO ordering (undo, recursion)	Stack	Push/Pop at one end
FIFO ordering (scheduling, BFS)	Queue	Enqueue rear, Dequeue front
Hierarchical data (file system)	Tree	Parent-child relationships
Relationships/connections (maps)	Graph	Many-to-many connections
Fast search + insert + delete	BST / Hash Table	O(log n) or O(1) average