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Top Data Structures & Algorithms every developer must know

Many minds shudder at the thought of sitting in a technical interview. A job interview at a professional firm can be nerve-racking, grueling, and most importantly - demanding.  Quite often, candidates struggle to understand what topics they should and shouldn’t prepare for the interview.  In this article, we will be discussing the top data structures and algorithms that are essential for competitive programming .  Top Data Structures Every Developer Must Know  Data structures are different types of ways to store and organize data in a computer so that you can access and modify it later on.  Ensure that you study the following listed data structures in-depth during your interview preparation:  1. Arrays  Arrays in data structures are a collection of data elements. Here, each data element can be identified by at least a single key or array index.  Arrays make it easier for a programmer to detect the location of a particular data element by adding an...