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What is an Abstract Data Type?

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An abstract data type is a model for a data structure designed to be easy for programmers to use. These are based on abstract concepts as opposed to the bland realities of data structure implementation. Abstract data types may be designed around a familiar concept such as a list or offer powerful functionality for solving business problems such as a data structure that efficiently sorts its elements.

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An abstract data type is abstract and doesn't implement a data structure. A data structure may implement multiple abstract data types.
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A model for a data structure designed around familiar or powerful concepts as opposed to the straightforward realities of data structure implementation.
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Data structures that are easy to use or powerful as opposed to easy to implement.
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