This document provides an introduction to and overview of data structures using Java programming. It begins with an introduction to Java and its main deployment environments. It then discusses the phases of a Java program and how to get started with the NetBeans integrated development environment.
The document goes on to dissect Java programs, covering primitive data types, variables, operators, statements and blocks, control flow statements like if/else and loops. It also discusses arrays, sorting and searching algorithms, and common data structures like linked lists, queues and stacks. The document includes examples and activities to reinforce key concepts.