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Stacks and Queues Mastering Linear Data Structures

This document explores the fundamental concepts of stacks and queues, detailing their principles, operations, and implementations. Stacks operate on a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) basis while queues follow a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle, with real-world applications in function calls, task scheduling, and data buffering. It also discusses the differences in implementation using arrays and linked lists for both data structures.

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Stacks and Queues Mastering Linear Data Structures

This document explores the fundamental concepts of stacks and queues, detailing their principles, operations, and implementations. Stacks operate on a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) basis while queues follow a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle, with real-world applications in function calls, task scheduling, and data buffering. It also discusses the differences in implementation using arrays and linked lists for both data structures.

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Stacks and Queues:

Mastering Linear Data


Structures
Explore the fundamental concepts of stacks and queues. Learn
about their principles, operations, and implementations. Discover
their real-world applications in computer science.
Understanding the Stack: LIFO Principle
A stack is a linear data structure that follows the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle. The last element added to the
stack is the first one to be removed. Visualize it as a stack of plates.

LIFO Explained Real-world Example

LIFO ensures that the most recent item is always Think of the back button in your web browser. Last
processed first. page visited is first to appear.
Stack Operations: Push
and Pop Explained
The two primary operations for a stack are push and pop. Push
adds an element to the top of the stack. Pop removes the top
element from the stack.

Push
Adds an element to the top of the stack.

Pop
Removes the top element from the stack.
Stack Implementation:
Array vs. Linked List
Stacks can be implemented using either arrays or linked lists.
Array implementation offers simplicity and efficiency. Linked list
implementation provides dynamic resizing and flexibility.

1 Array Implementation
Fixed size, efficient access.

2 Linked List Implementation


Dynamic size, flexible memory usage.
Understanding the Queue:
FIFO Principle
A queue is a linear data structure that follows the First-In-First-
Out (FIFO) principle. The first element added to the queue is the
first one to be removed. Think of it as a waiting line.

FIFO Explained
FIFO ensures fairness and order in data processing.

Real-world Example
Think of a line at the bank.
Queue Operations: Enqueue and Dequeue
Explained
The main operations for a queue are enqueue and dequeue. Enqueue adds an element to the rear of the queue. Dequeue
removes the front element from the queue.

1
Enqueue Dequeue
2
Queue Implementation:
Array vs. Linked List
Queues can be implemented using arrays or linked lists. Array-
based queues are simple. Linked list-based queues offer dynamic
size and memory efficiency.

Array-Based Queue Linked List Queue


Simple, but with fixed size. Dynamic size, memory efficient.
Real-world Applications & Summary
Stacks and queues are vital in computer science. Stacks manage function calls and expression evaluation. Queues handle task
scheduling and data buffering. Their applications are widespread.

Stacks 1
Function calls, expression evaluation.

2 Queues
Task scheduling, data buffering.
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