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Queue

CBSE · Class 12 · Computer Science

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Introduction to Queue and FIFO Principle

  • Queue is an ordered linear list with different ends for insertion and deletion
  • FIFO (First-In-First-Out) principle: first element inserted is first to be removed
  • REAR/TAIL: end where new elements are added (enqueue operation)
2

Queue Operations and Implementation

  • ENQUEUE: Insert element at rear using append() method
  • DEQUEUE: Remove element from front using pop(0) method
  • ISEMPTY: Check if queue has elements using len() == 0
3

Python Implementation of Queue Functions

  • Create queue: myQueue = list()
  • Function structure: def function_name(myQueue, parameters)
  • Error handling using isEmpty() check before operations
4

Introduction to Deque (Double-ended Queue)

  • Deque allows insertion and deletion from both ends (front and rear)
  • Can implement both stack and queue using deque
  • More flexible than regular queue or stack

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An ordered linear list where elementsFirstENQUEUE (insert at rear)Uses Python lists with append()Advanced queue allowing insertion and deletion

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