Differentiate Primitive and Non Primitive Data Structures

These are the most basic types of data structures, the "building blocks" of all other types of data. They hold only one value at a time. Think of them as the most basic, fundamental types of data we can store in a computer. 


      

        

          
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Primitive Data Types
          
Non-Primitive Data Types
        
      
      

        

          
1. Definition
          
Simple data types that store basic values.
          
Complex data types that store collections of values.
        
        

          
2. Examples
          
int, char, float, double, boolean
          
Arrays, Strings, Lists, Classes, Objects
        
        

          
3. Size
          
Fixed size (depends on the type).
          
Variable size, can grow/shrink.
        
        

          
4. Memory Allocation
          
Stored in stack memory.
          
Stored in heap memory.
        
        

          
5. Modifiability
          
Cannot be modified (immutable).
          
Can be modified (mutable).
        
        

          
6. Operations
          
Direct operations (e.g., addition, comparison).
          
Operations on collections or objects (e.g., adding/removing elements).
        
        

          
7. Inheritance
          
No inheritance or hierarchy.
          
Can have inheritance (in the case of objects or classes).