5 Queues and Deques

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We have explored the inner workings of stacks, a data structure governed by the LIFO (Last in First out) principle. Now, let's turn our attention to queues, a similar yet distinct data structure. While stacks prioritize the most recent additions, queues operate on a FIFO (First in First out) basis, prioritizing the earliest entries. We will delve into the mechanics of queues and then explore deques, a versatile hybrid data structure that combines elements of both stacks and queues. By the end of this chapter, you will have a solid understanding of these fundamental data structures and their practical applications.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• The queue data...