The importance of data structures
A data structure is a way to organize and store data in a computer's memory, enabling the data to be efficiently accessed and modified.
Think about data structures as containers designed to hold specific types of information, that have their own way of arranging and managing the information. For example, in your home, you cook food in the kitchen, sleep in the bedroom, and take a shower in the bathroom. Each place in a house or apartment is designed with a specific goal for certain tasks so we can keep our home organized.
In the real world, data can often be overly complex, due to factors such as volume, various forms (numbers, dates, text, images, emails), and the speed that data is generated, among other factors. Data structures bring order to this chaos, allowing computers to handle vast amounts of information systematically and efficiently. Think of it like a well-organized library compared to a very large pile of books. Finding a specific book...
