Data structures are not merely collections of variables; they are the physical manifestation of mathematical logic in memory.

Understanding the memory layout, access patterns, and fundamental constraints of data organization is the first step toward high-performance engineering. From the humble array to the complex segment tree, every structure represents a strategic trade-off.

What We'll Explore

  • Sequential Access: Arrays, Linked Lists, and the power of locality.
  • Hierarchical Logic: Trees, Heaps, and logarithmic efficiency.
  • Associative Mapping: Hash tables and the O(1) dream.
  • Advanced Topology: Graphs, Disjoint Sets, and complex relationships.