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Queue Operations Guide

The document provides a step-by-step guide on queue operations in C, covering initialization, checking if the queue is empty or full, and the enqueue and dequeue processes for both linear and circular queues. It highlights the differences in implementation between the two types of queues, particularly in handling overflow and underflow conditions. Additionally, it discusses the advantages of circular queues, such as efficient space utilization and suitability for real-time applications.

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Queue Operations Guide

The document provides a step-by-step guide on queue operations in C, covering initialization, checking if the queue is empty or full, and the enqueue and dequeue processes for both linear and circular queues. It highlights the differences in implementation between the two types of queues, particularly in handling overflow and underflow conditions. Additionally, it discusses the advantages of circular queues, such as efficient space utilization and suitability for real-time applications.

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Queue Operations in C: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Initialization of the Queue

Linear Queue Initialization:

int front = -1, rear = -1;

Circular Queue Initialization:

int front = 0, rear = 0;

Explanation: Initialize the front and rear indices. In a circular queue, both indices start at 0 to utilize

the array fully.

2. Check if the Queue is Empty

Method 1 (Linear Queue):

if (front == -1 || front > rear) return 1;

Method 2 (Circular Queue):

if (front == rear) return 1;

Explanation: In a circular queue, an empty queue has both front and rear pointing to the same index.

3. Check if the Queue is Full

Method 1 (Linear Queue):

if (rear == MAX - 1) return 1;

Method 2 (Circular Queue):

if ((rear + 1) % MAX == front) return 1;

Explanation: A circular queue is full when the next position of rear is equal to the front index.

4. Insert into the Queue (Enqueue)

Linear Queue:
if (rear == MAX - 1) printf("Overflow"); else queue[++rear] = element;

Circular Queue:

if ((rear + 1) % MAX == front) printf("Overflow"); else {

rear = (rear + 1) % MAX; queue[rear] = element;

Explanation: Increment rear and insert the element. In a circular queue, use modulo to wrap around.

5. Remove from the Queue (Dequeue)

Linear Queue:

if (front == -1 || front > rear) printf("Underflow"); else return queue[front++];

Circular Queue:

if (front == rear) printf("Underflow"); else {

front = (front + 1) % MAX; return queue[front];

Explanation: Increment front to remove the element. In a circular queue, use modulo to handle

wrap-around.

6. Explanation of Circular Queue Advantages

1. Efficient utilization of space.

2. Handles wrap-around without shifting elements.

3. Suitable for real-time applications like buffering and scheduling.

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