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What data structures exist in Java?

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In Java, there are several core data structures implemented in the standard Collections Framework:

  • List — an ordered list of elements allowing duplicates. For example, ArrayList, LinkedList.
  • Set — a collection of unique elements without a specific order (or with ordering). For example, HashSet, TreeSet.
  • Map — a key-value mapping where keys are unique. For example, HashMap, TreeMap.
  • Queue — a data structure with FIFO access. For example, LinkedList as a queue, PriorityQueue.
  • Stack — a data structure with LIFO access. In Java, Deque can be used as a stack.

Each data structure is suitable for different tasks depending on requirements for access speed, insertion, and deletion of elements.