A data structure is a way of organizing data that enables efficient storage, retrieval, and use.
Linear vs Non-Linear
Linear Data Structures
A data structure is said to be linear if its elements are arranged in a linear sequence like in an array or list.
Non-Linear Data Structures
A data structure is said to be non-linear if its elements dare not in sequence (e.g: a tree).
Data structure classifications
We may classify data structures as linear and non-linear data structures but this is not the only way to classify them.
An Array is a homogenous structure in which all elements are of the same type. In non-homogenous structures, the elements may or may not be of the same type. Records are a common example
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