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Q1. What is the difference between an array and a vector?
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Arrays are fixed-size, while vectors are dynamic and can resize during runtime.
• Arrays have a fixed size, e.g., `String[] arr = new String[5];`.

• Vectors can grow or shrink, e.g., `Vector<String> vec = new Vector<>();`.

• Arrays are more memory efficient for a known size, while vectors offer flexibility.

• Accessing elements in both is O(1), but vectors may have overhead due to resizing.
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Q2. Implement a vector
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Implementing a vector involves creating a dynamic array that can resize and manage its own memory.
• Use an array to store elements, e.g., `int* data;`.

• Implement methods for adding elements, e.g., `push_back(int value)`.

• Handle resizing when capacity is reached, e.g., double the size.

• Implement access methods, e.g., `int get(int index)`.

• Include a destructor to free memory, e.g., `~Vector() { delete[] data; }`.
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Q3. What is the process for implementing a binary tree data structure?
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Implementing a binary tree involves defining the structure, creating nodes, and establishing relationships between them.
• Define a Node class with properties for value, left child, and right child.

• Create a BinaryTree class to manage the root node and tree operations.

• Implement methods for insertion, deletion, and traversal (in-order, pre-order, post-order).

• Example of a Node class in Python: class Node: def __init__(self, ...read more
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Q4. What is the difference between a heap and a priority queue?
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A heap is a data structure, while a priority queue is an abstract data type that often uses a heap for implementation.
• A heap is a binary tree-based structure that maintains a specific order (min-heap or max-heap).

• A priority queue is an abstract data type that allows elements to be processed based on priority rather than just order of insertion.

• Heaps can be implemented using arrays, where the parent-child relationship i...read more
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Q5. Given a square matrix, rotate it by 90 degrees clockwise without using any extra memory.
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Q6. Wap to write and populate object data to file in binary form thorugh type casting object itself
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This program demonstrates writing and reading object data in binary format using type casting in Java.
• Define a class with serializable fields, e.g., 'Person' with 'name' and 'age'.

• Use ObjectOutputStream to write the object to a file in binary format.

• Type cast the object to OutputStream for writing.

• Use ObjectInputStream to read the object back from the file.

• Example: 'Person p = new Person("John", 30);' and write it usin...read more
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Q7. Reverse a linked list
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Reversing a linked list involves changing the direction of its nodes to point backward instead of forward.
• Iterate through the list while maintaining three pointers: previous, current, and next.

• Set the current node's next pointer to the previous node.

• Move the previous and current pointers one step forward.

• Repeat until the end of the list is reached.

• Example: For list 1 -> 2 -> 3, the reversed list will be 3 -> 2...read more
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Q8. What are the concepts of packing and padding in data structures?
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Packing and padding optimize memory usage and alignment in data structures, affecting performance and data access.
• Packing refers to the process of minimizing memory usage by removing unnecessary padding between data fields.

• Padding is the addition of extra bytes to align data structures in memory, improving access speed.

• For example, in a struct with a char (1 byte) and an int (4 bytes), padding may add 3 bytes after the...read more
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