Most projects benefit from having a data model. Read this article for an overview of the most common types.

When classes are more structure than you need, tuples let you specify simple type-safe aggregates of other data types. They'll also let you create a dictionary collection…but it won't be type-safe.

How do I strengthen my knowledge of data structures and algorithms? This question was originally answered on Quora by Robert Love.

These structures ensure data is stored, accessed, and maintained effectively. Key data structures in Linux filesystems include: Inodes: As discussed, they store metadata about files and directories.