Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) Notes Using C
1. Introduction to DSA
- Importance of Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Time Complexity: Big O Notation (Important for Exams).
- Space Complexity.
Previous Year Topic: Definitions of Time and Space Complexity.
2. Arrays
- Types: 1D, 2D, and Multidimensional Arrays.
- Operations: Insertion, Deletion, Traversal, Searching (Linear and Binary Search).
Mark as Important: Binary Search Algorithm.
Previous Year Topic: Linear and Binary Search implementation.
3. Linked Lists
- Types: Singly, Doubly, and Circular Linked Lists.
- Operations: Insertion, Deletion, Traversal (Singly Linked List is Important).
Mark as Important: Singly Linked List Operations.
Previous Year Topic: Difference between Singly and Doubly Linked Lists.
4. Stacks and Queues
- Stack: Implementation using Arrays and Linked Lists, Operations (Push, Pop).
- Queue: Types (Simple, Circular, Priority), Operations (Enqueue, Dequeue).
Mark as Important: Stack using Arrays.
Previous Year Topic: Stack and Queue Differences.
5. Trees
- Binary Trees: Traversal Techniques (Inorder, Preorder, Postorder).
- Binary Search Trees (BST): Insertion, Deletion, and Searching.
Mark as Important: Binary Tree Traversal Methods.
Previous Year Topic: Constructing a Binary Search Tree (BST).
6. Graphs
- Representation: Adjacency Matrix, Adjacency List.
- Traversal Algorithms: Breadth-First Search (BFS) and Depth-First Search (DFS).
Mark as Important: BFS and DFS Algorithms.
Previous Year Topic: Difference between BFS and DFS.
7. Sorting Algorithms
- Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort (Basic).
- Quick Sort, Merge Sort, Heap Sort (Advanced).
Mark as Important: Quick Sort and Merge Sort.
Previous Year Topic: Explain Merge Sort with Example.
8. Searching Algorithms
- Linear Search, Binary Search.
Mark as Important: Differences between Linear and Binary Search.
Previous Year Topic: Binary Search Implementation.
9. Hashing
- Hash Tables and Collision Handling Methods.
Mark as Important: Open Addressing Techniques.
Previous Year Topic: Hashing and its Applications.
10. Advanced Data Structures
- Heaps: Min Heap, Max Heap.
- Tries: Applications and Implementation.
Mark as Important: Min and Max Heap.
Previous Year Topic: Applications of Heap Data Structure.
