Introduction: Stacks and Queues
Welcome to an exciting exploration of two fundamental data structures: Stacks and Queues! Remember, data structures store and organize data in a manner that is structured and efficient. Stacks and Queues are akin to stacking plates and standing in a line, respectively. Intriguing, isn't it? Let's dive in!
Stacks: Last In, First Out (LIFO)
A Stack adheres to the "Last In, First Out" or LIFO principle. It's like a pile of plates where the last plate added is the first one to be removed. JavaScript uses arrays to create a stack, with push() used for insert (push), and pop() used for remove (pop, return the element that has been removed).
Let's explore this using a pile of plates.
The last plate added was removed first, demonstrating the LIFO property of a stack.
Queues: First In, First Out (FIFO)
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