Data:
Refers to the information that we manipulate and organize using various data
structures.
Data can represent anything
from simple integers, characters, and floating-point numbers to more complex
structures like arrays, strings, and custom-defined structures.
In C language, data is stored
in variables, and these variables can hold different types of data depending on
their data type. For example, you might have variables of type int, char,
float, etc., each capable of storing specific kinds of data.
Data structures in C provide
a way to organize and store this data efficiently, allowing us to perform
operations like insertion, deletion, searching, and sorting effectively.
Examples of data structures in C include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues,
trees, and graphs. Each data structure has its own characteristics and is
suitable for different types of problems and operations.