Definition
A data structure is a particular way of organizing and storing data in a computer so that it can be accessed and modified efficiently. More precisely, a data structure is a collection of data values, the relationships among them, and the functions or operations that can be applied to the data.Understanding data structures is a must for every programmer as it clarifies the working of inner data for a program.
Below are the examples of data structures from real life
- shopping list
- bank statement - intentional list of transactions where each transaction is an intentional arrangement of data fields like information, date, amount, involved parties etc. with a chronological order to
- telephone directory
- dictionary
- thesaurus
- encyclopedia
- movie ticket availability
- railway time table
- flight schedule
- mobile phone plans (showing various monthly packages)
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