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A data structure is a way of organizing and storing data in a computer
so that it can be accessed and modified efficiently. Some common
operations performed on data structures include:
Insertion: adding a new element to the data structure
Deletion: removing an element from the data structure
Searching: finding a specific element in the data structure
Traversal: visiting all the elements in the data structure in a specific order
Sorting: arranging the elements in a specific order
Merging: combining two or more data structures into one
Splitting: dividing a data structure into two or more smaller structures.
In this lesson, we'll learn about the purpose of bulti-in data structures and how to use them in Python.
We'll cover the following
Definition
Data Structures in Python
Definition
A data structure is a way of storing and organizing data according to a certain format or structure.
We can find real-life examples of data structures as well.
There are so many lists online about all sorts of topics. Another example is the use of tables to display schedules. A novel stores and organizes text in paragraphs.
All these mediums store data and allow us to manipulate or access it in a certain way.
Data structures are a crucial part of computer programming. Since we frequently deal with data manipulation, it is of paramount importance to organize it in an efficient and meaningful way.