Explain the  static and dynamic data structures.

Explain the  static and dynamic data structures.

Static and dynamic data structures refer to the way in which data structures manage memory and handle size changes. Here’s a detailed explanation of both:

Static Data Structures

Static data structures are data structures that have a fixed size determined at compile time or initialization. Once allocated, their size cannot be changed dynamically during runtime.

Characteristics

1. Fixed Size:

   • The size is defined at the time of creation and remains constant throughout the program’s execution.
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2. Contiguous Memory Allocation:

   • Elements are stored in contiguous memory locations, making access to elements fast and efficient.
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3. Memory Allocation:

   • Memory is allocated in a single block, which can be more straightforward to manage.
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4. Access Time:

   • Typically provides constant-time access to elements due to direct indexing (e.g., arrays).
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5. Example Data

   
   

   Structures:

   • Arrays: Fixed-size collections of elements.
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   • Static Tables: Predefined-size tables for storing data.