DATA Understanding the
Foundations of Data
STRUCTURES Organization
Presented
(CS3301) by:Indhumathy U
INTRODUCTION TO
DATA STRUCTURES
Definition: A data structure is a way of organizing and
storing data efficiently.
Types:
- Linear: Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues
- Non-Linear:Trees, Graphs
IMPORTANCE OF DATA
STRUCTURES
Efficient data management – Allows fast access
and modification.
Optimized resource utilization – Minimizes
memory and processing overhead.
Enhanced problem-solving – Used in algorithm
development.
Applications:
- Databases
- AI & Machine Learning
- Networking
ARRAYS
Definition: A collection of elements stored at
contiguous memory locations.
Operations:
- Traversal
- Insertion
- Deletion
- Searching
Pros: Fast access (O(1) time complexity)
Cons: Fixed size, costly insert/delete
LINKED LISTS
Definition: A sequence of nodes where each node
contains data and a pointer to the next node.
Types:
- Singly Linked List
- Doubly Linked List
- Circular Linked List
Pros: Dynamic memory allocation
Cons: Extra memory for pointers, slower search
STACKS
Definition: A linear data structure following the
LIFO (Last In, First Out) principle.
Operations:
- Push
- Pop
- Peek
Applications:
- Undo/Redo
- Expression evaluation
- Function call stack
QUEUES
Definition: A linear data structure following the FIFO (First In,
First Out) principle.
Types:
- Simple Queue
- Circular Queue
- Priority Queue
- Deque
Applications:
- Process scheduling
- Task management
TREES
Definition: A hierarchical data structure consisting of nodes.
Types:
- Binary Tree
- Binary Search Tree (BST)
- AVL Tree
- B-Trees
Applications:
- File systems
- AI decision-making
- Database indexing
GRAPHS
Definition: A collection of nodes (vertices) connected by
edges.
Types:
- Directed Graph
- Undirected Graph
- Weighted Graph
Algorithms:
- BFS, DFS, Dijkstra’s Algorithm
Applications:
- Social networks
- Google Maps
HASHING
Definition: A technique to map data to a fixed-size
table.
Collision Handling:
- Chaining
- Open Addressing
Applications:
- Database indexing
- Caching
- Cryptography
SORTING ALGORITHMS
Types:
- O(n²) Algorithms: Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort
- O(n log n) Algorithms: Merge Sort, Quick Sort, Heap Sort
Applications:
- Optimizing search operations
- Data analysis
SEARCHING
ALGORITHMS
Linear Search: O(n)
Binary Search: O(log n)
Applications:
- Searching in databases
- Indexing systems
COURSE OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students will
be able to:
✅ Understand fundamental data structures
✅ Analyze time and space complexities
✅ Implement appropriate data structures
✅ Solve computational problems efficiently