Linear data structures, such as arrays and linked lists, are really useful for creating stacks and queues. Let’s break it down:
Stacks: Imagine a stack of plates. The last plate you put on the stack is the first one you take off. This is called Last In First Out (LIFO). You can add a plate to the top with an operation called push, and you can take one off the top with an operation called pop.
Queues: Think of a line at a store. The first person in line is the first to be served. This is known as First In First Out (FIFO). You can add a person to the end of the line with an operation called enqueue, and you take the first person from the front with an operation called dequeue.
Both stacks and queues are great ways to organize and manage information, and they can be used in many different situations!
Linear data structures, such as arrays and linked lists, are really useful for creating stacks and queues. Let’s break it down:
Stacks: Imagine a stack of plates. The last plate you put on the stack is the first one you take off. This is called Last In First Out (LIFO). You can add a plate to the top with an operation called push, and you can take one off the top with an operation called pop.
Queues: Think of a line at a store. The first person in line is the first to be served. This is known as First In First Out (FIFO). You can add a person to the end of the line with an operation called enqueue, and you take the first person from the front with an operation called dequeue.
Both stacks and queues are great ways to organize and manage information, and they can be used in many different situations!