Learn Data Structures in C With Types

What is a Data Structure?

A data structure is a way of organizing and storing data so that it can be accessed and modified efficiently.

Types of Data Structures

• Linear data structures — arrays, linked lists, stacks, and queues, where elements are arranged sequentially.
• Non-linear data structures — trees and graphs, where elements are arranged hierarchically or in networks.

Common Data Structures Built in C

• Arrays — fixed-size collections of same-type elements.
• Linked Lists — nodes connected via pointers, allowing dynamic sizing.
• Stacks — LIFO (Last In First Out) structure.
• Queues — FIFO (First In First Out) structure.
• Trees — hierarchical structures like binary trees.

C's support for structures and pointers makes it a popular language for implementing data structures from scratch.