Introduction to Queues

Hello there! Today, we will unveil Queues in coding, likening them to a line in a coffee shop or a queue of print requests. Queues in computer science are First-In, First-Out (FIFO) structures. Consider this example: you're at a theme park — the first person in line for the roller coaster gets on first. Today's lesson revolves around this straightforward yet powerful concept. So, let's dive in!

Implementing a Queue in Java

Let's explore the implementation of Queues in Java. An array is ideal for implementing a Queue. Let's define the Queue:

In the Queue class above, the isFull() method checks if our queue is already at maximum capacity.

Queue Enqueue Operation

Enqueue, a fancy term, denotes adding an item to the queue — the item lines up at the rear. Here's how it plays out in our Queue class:

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