What is ADT (Abstract Data Type)?

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An Abstract Data Type (ADT) is primarily an interface that defines a set of methods for implementing various data structures. It allows for the encapsulation of data and operations, often using generic types to provide flexibility in specifying data types. While ADTs share similarities with abstract classes in object-oriented programming, they focus more on the behavior and operations of data structures rather than the implementation details. Understanding ADTs is essential for effectively utilizing data structures in programming.
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What is ADT: Abstract Data Type?
is it like Abstract Classes?

The more i am searching for it i am getting lost! So please help!

Thanks in an advance!
 
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sadaf2605 said:
What is ADT: Abstract Data Type?
is it like Abstract Classes?

The more i am searching for it i am getting lost! So please help!

Thanks in an advance!

Hey sadaf2605 and welcome to the forums.

Have you checked Wikipedia?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_data_type
 
An Abstract Data Type is usually an interface which holds methods for an implementation of a Data structure. There are different ADTs available to implement different data structures. ADTs usually hold <E>, Generic variable type, so the user may or may not specify the Data Type of the data structure that is being implemented from the ADT..
 
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