It provides a way to organize and store data

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Data structure is the foundation of computer science. It provides a way to organize and store data. Learning data structure can help you:Improve programming skills: Write more efficient and robust code.Optimize algorithm design: Choose the right data structure to improve algorithm efficiency.
Solve complex problems: Master various Email List  data structures and algorithms to cope with various programming challenges.Suggestions for learning data structure
Lay a good foundation: Master a programming language such as C++, Java, Python, etc.Combining theory with practice: Learn theoretical knowledge while writing code.Do more exercises: Consolidate what you have learned through a lot of exercises.


Understand the principles of the algorithm: Don't just remember the code, understand the ideas behind the algorithm.
Analyze algorithm performance: Understand the time complexity and space complexity of the algorithm.Use visualization tools: You can use some visualization tools to help understand the algorithm.Common data structuresLinear structures: arrays, linked lists, stacks, queuesOpens in a new windowwww.geeksforgeeks.org
Linear data structures




Nonlinear structures: trees, graphs, heaps
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Nonlinear data structures
Learning resources
Textbooks:


Data Structures by Yan Weimin and Wu Weimin: classic textbook, easy to understand.
Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen et al.: algorithm bible, comprehensive content.
Algorithms by Robert Sedgewick et al.: focus on algorithm visualization, easy to understand