human
Can you explain the concept of data structures?
assistant
Data structures refer to ways of organizing data in order to access, modify, and store information efficiently. Common data structures include lists, binary trees, queues, and arrays, which all store data in different formats and structures. Each data structure has its own advantages and disadvantages for different tasks, so it is important to understand how to use each one. For example, lists are generally simpler to use than arrays, but arrays can be quickly sorted, while lists cannot.