Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) Syllabus
UNIT I: Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Definition and Classification of Data Structures
Abstract Data Types (ADT)
Algorithm - Definition, Characteristics
Complexity Analysis: Time and Space Complexity
Asymptotic Notation: Big O, Omega, and Theta
UNIT II: Arrays and Strings
1D and 2D Arrays
Operations: Insertion, Deletion, Searching, Traversing
Representation of Arrays in Memory
Multidimensional Arrays
Strings: Declaration, Initialization, Operations
String Handling Functions
UNIT III: Linked Lists
Singly Linked List
Doubly Linked List
Circular Linked List
Operations on Linked Lists
Applications of Linked Lists
UNIT IV: Stacks and Queues
Stack: Definition, Operations, Implementation (Array and Linked List)
Applications: Expression Evaluation, Backtracking
Queue: Definition, Types - Simple, Circular, Deque, Priority
Operations and Implementation
Applications of Queues
UNIT V: Trees
Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) Syllabus
Basic Terminology
Binary Tree and Binary Search Tree
Tree Traversals: Inorder, Preorder, Postorder
AVL Trees
B-Trees and B+ Trees
Applications of Trees
UNIT VI: Graphs
Graph Terminology
Representation: Adjacency Matrix and List
Graph Traversals: BFS and DFS
Spanning Trees: Prims and Kruskals Algorithms
Dijkstras Algorithm
Applications of Graphs
UNIT VII: Searching and Sorting
Searching: Linear Search, Binary Search
Sorting: Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort
Quick Sort, Merge Sort, Heap Sort
Time and Space Complexity of Sorting Algorithms
UNIT VIII: Hashing and File Structures (Optional/Advanced)
Hashing Techniques: Hash Functions, Collision Resolution
File Organization: Sequential, Indexed, and Direct
Introduction to Data Structure Libraries (STL in C++)