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Data Types vs Data

Structures
Data Type
A data type is the most basic and the most
common classification of data.

Data type is a type of information


transmitted between the programmer and
the compiler where the programmer
informs the compiler about what type of
data is to be stored and tells how much
space it requires in the memory.
Data Structure

A data structure is a collection of different forms and


different types of data that has a set of specific operations
that can be performed.

It is a collection of data types.

It is a way of organizing the items in terms of memory, and


the way of accessing each item through some defined
logic.
When to Use Data Types vs Data
Structures

Understanding when to use data types


and data structures is key for
managing efficient and optimized code.

Data types are ideal when you are


dealing with simple values like
numbers or text.

Example: if you need to store a user's


age, you will use an integer data type.
When to Use Data Types vs Data
Structures

Data structures are required to store or


manipulate multiple values efficiently.

Example: if you need to keep track of a


list of students, a data structure like an
array or linked list would be more
suitable.
Abstract Data Types (ADTs)

Definition: An Abstract Data Type (ADT) is a


mathematical model for data types, where the data
type is defined by its behavior (operations and
properties) rather than its implementation.
ADTs focus on what operations can be performed
and how they behave, without detailing how these
operations are implemented.
Key Characteristics of ADTs:
1.Encapsulation of Data: ADTs separate the
implementation details from the interface. Users of
the ADT interact only with the operations provided
by the interface.
2.Abstraction: The internal workings (data
representation and implementation) are hidden
from the user.
3.Defined Operations: ADTs are defined by a set of
valid operations and their expected behavior.
4.Language-Independent: ADTs are a conceptual
model and can be implemented in any
programming language.
Difference Between ADTs and Data
Structures:

• ADT: Focuses on what the data structure does


(abstract operations and behaviors).
• Data Structure: Refers to the actual
implementation of the ADT (e.g., using arrays,
linked lists, trees).
Advantages of Using ADTs:

1.Modularity: Allows separate development of


interface and implementation.
2.Reusability: ADTs can be reused across multiple
projects and contexts.
3.Maintainability: Changes in the implementation
do not affect the users of the ADT, as long as the
interface remains unchanged.
4.Ease of Understanding: By focusing on the
behavior and operations, ADTs simplify complex
system designs.
Components of ADTs:
Data & Operations

Examples of ADTs:
List, Stack, Queue, Set &
Map

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