Why and where are the concepts of data structure queues used in software development? Going Beyond First In, First Out Awareness.
If I were to ask you about the concept of a queue, I’m sure you’re familiar with it. A queue is a data structure concept or program that operates on the FIFO (First In, First Out) method. I know you are aware of it.
However, if I were to ask you where this data structure is used in software development, you might draw a blank or not have a clear answer. Similarly, if I asked you about the tool used to execute the queue concept in software development, you might not have an answer. It’s possible that if you’ve been working in software development for 5–6 years, you might have some awareness, but if you’re a fresher or just starting your career journey, you may not be familiar with it.
It’s okay if you’re not aware of these details because they may not have been taught in your college. While you may have learned about queues and their general use cases, the specifics of where and how they are used in software development, along with the tools used to implement them, may not have been covered. This is not your fault, as these gaps in knowledge are common.
This is the gap that I aim to bridge through my C@C (College to Corporate) program. Queues are typically used for the following tasks in software development:
👉 Executing small jobs/tasks
👉 Processing messages
👉 Executing events
👉 Buffering
👉 Resource allocation
👉 Background processing
There are various use cases during software development where these scenarios are applicable, and there are different tools used to implement and execute these processes.
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