🗂️ Data Structures

📚 Syllabus Dot Point

Use data structures of arrays, records, trees and sequential files

Outcome: SE-11-01 — describes methods used to plan, develop and engineer software solutions

So far you have stored single pieces of data — one name, one score, one health value. But what if you need to store 100 player names? Or all the stats for one player? Or a family tree of items? You need data structures.

📖 What Is a Data Structure?

A data structure is a way of organising and storing multiple pieces of data so they can be used efficiently. Think of it like choosing the right container for your stuff: