Data structures

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In computer science, a data structure is a way of storing data in a computer so that it can be used efficiently. Often a carefully chosen data structure will allow a more efficient algorithm to be used. The choice of the data structure must begin from the choice of an abstract data structure.

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• Category:Abstract data types
• Category:Hashing
• Category:Computer file formats