Comprehensive Guide to Queues

1. Foundational Understanding

1.1 What is a Queue?

A queue is a linear data structure that follows the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle, where the first element added is the first one to be removed. Think of it as a line of people waiting: the person who arrives first is served first.

Key Characteristics:

• FIFO ordering: First element inserted is first to be removed
• Two-end access: Insertion at rear (back), deletion at front
• Sequential processing: Elements processed in arrival order
• Two primary operations: Enqueue (add) and Dequeue (remove)

Real-World Analogies:

• Line at a ticket counter
• Print queue in operating systems
• Customer service call waiting
• Cars at a toll booth
• Playlist in a music player
• Task queue in a CPU scheduler

1.2 Why Use Queues?

Problem-Solving Benefits:

1. Order preservation: Maintains arrival order for fair processing
2. Buffering: Handles speed mismatch between producer and consumer
3. Scheduling: Fair resource allocation (first-come, first-served)
4. BFS traversal: Level-by-level graph/tree exploration
5. Asynchronous processing: Decouples task generation from execution

When to Use Queues:

• Task scheduling and job processing
• Breadth-First Search (BFS) algorithms
• Request handling in servers
• Print job management
• Message passing between processes
• Cache implementation (LRU with queue)
• Resource sharing (printer, CPU)
• Event handling systems

When NOT to Use Queues:

• Need LIFO ordering (use stack)
• Need random access (use array/list)
• Need priority-based processing (use priority queue/heap)
• Need access to middle elements (use array/deque)

1.3 Queue Operations Overview

Core Operations:

class Queue:
    """Basic queue interface"""

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """Add item to rear - O(1)"""
        pass

    def dequeue(self):
        """Remove and return front item - O(1)"""
        pass

    def front(self):
        """View front item without removing - O(1)"""
        pass

    def is_empty(self):
        """Check if queue is empty - O(1)"""
        pass

    def size(self):
        """Get number of elements - O(1)"""
        pass

Visual Representation:

Enqueue operations:          Dequeue operations:

    Enqueue(1)   Enqueue(2)   Enqueue(3)      Dequeue()    Dequeue()

Front → [  ] ← Rear      Front → [2][3] ← Rear
        ↓                        ↓
Front → [1] ← Rear      Front → [3] ← Rear
        ↓
Front → [1][2] ← Rear
        ↓
Front → [1][2][3] ← Rear

1.4 Classification of Queue Topics

By Implementation:

1. Array-based queue: Fixed or dynamic size using arrays
2. Linked list-based queue: Dynamic size using linked nodes
3. Circular queue: Array with wrap-around (efficient space usage)

By Functionality:

1. Simple queue: Standard FIFO operations
2. Circular queue: Fixed-size with circular indexing
3. Priority queue: Elements have priorities (heap-based)
4. Deque: Double-ended queue (insert/delete both ends)

By Application Domain:

1. BFS traversal: Level-order tree/graph traversal
2. Task scheduling: CPU scheduling, job queues
3. Sliding window: Maximum/minimum in window
4. Monotonic queue: Maintains elements in order
5. Multi-structure: Queue using stacks, stack using queues

1.5 Queue Variants

Standard Queue:

Front → [1][2][3][4] ← Rear
Enqueue at rear, dequeue at front

Circular Queue:

   [3][4]
   ↑    ↓
   |    |
   [2]  [5] ← Rear
   ↑
   Front

Wrap-around when reaching end

Priority Queue:

Front → [1(p3)][5(p2)][7(p1)] ← Rear
Higher priority elements at front

Deque (Double-Ended Queue):

Front ⇄ [1][2][3][4] ⇄ Rear
Can enqueue/dequeue from both ends

Monotonic Queue:

Front → [4][3][2] ← Rear
Maintains monotonic decreasing order

1.6 Queue in Different Contexts

In Operating Systems:

• Process scheduling: Ready queue, waiting queue
• I/O requests: Disk I/O queue, printer queue
• Network packets: Router queue buffering
• Interrupt handling: Interrupt queue

In Algorithms:

• BFS traversal: Level-order exploration
• Shortest path: BFS for unweighted graphs
• Cache replacement: FIFO cache policy
• Producer-consumer: Buffer between threads

In System Design:

• Message queues: RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS
• Task queues: Celery, Redis Queue
• Request handling: Web server request queue
• Rate limiting: Token bucket with queue

1.7 Historical Context and Evolution

Early Computing Era (1940s-1950s):

The concept of queues emerged from the need to manage sequential task processing in early computers. The first documented use of queue-like structures appeared in:

• 1945: John von Neumann's EDVAC report described sequential processing
• 1946: The ENIAC used input/output buffers (primitive queues)
• 1951: UNIVAC I implemented job scheduling using queue principles

Theoretical Foundation (1950s-1960s):

Key Contributions:
1. 1951: Alan Turing formalized FIFO behavior in "Programmable Digital Computers"
2. 1957: Queuing Theory developed by Agner Krarup Erlang
3. 1960: Circular buffer concept introduced by IBM for the IBM 7090
4. 1962: Priority queues formalized in scheduling algorithms

Example of Early Queue Usage:

# Simulating early punch card job processing (1960s style)
class PunchCardQueue:
    """
    Simulates how mainframe computers processed batch jobs
    Jobs submitted via punch cards were queued for processing
    """
    def __init__(self):
        self.job_queue = []
        self.job_counter = 0

    def submit_job(self, job_name, cards):
        """Submit a job (deck of punch cards)"""
        self.job_counter += 1
        job = {
            'id': self.job_counter,
            'name': job_name,
            'cards': cards,
            'submit_time': self.job_counter
        }
        self.job_queue.append(job)
        print(f"Job #{job['id']} '{job_name}' submitted with {cards} cards")

    def process_next_job(self):
        """Process next job in queue (FIFO)"""
        if not self.job_queue:
            print("No jobs in queue")
            return None

        job = self.job_queue.pop(0)
        wait_time = self.job_counter - job['submit_time']
        print(f"Processing Job #{job['id']}: '{job['name']}' (waited {wait_time} time units)")
        return job

# Historical example
mainframe = PunchCardQueue()
mainframe.submit_job("Payroll Calculation", 500)
mainframe.submit_job("Inventory Report", 300)
mainframe.submit_job("Sales Analysis", 750)
mainframe.process_next_job()  # Processes Payroll (first in)

Modern Evolution (1970s-Present):

1. 1970s: Introduction of circular queues in operating systems
2. 1980s: Priority queues become standard in CPU scheduling
3. 1990s: Message queues emerge for distributed systems
4. 2000s: Lock-free concurrent queues for multi-core processors
5. 2010s: Distributed message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) at scale
6. 2020s: Queue-based microservices and event-driven architectures

1.8 Mathematical Foundations

Set Theory Representation:

A queue Q can be formally defined as:

• Q = (E, ≤, front, rear) where:
  • E is a finite set of elements
  • ≤ is a total ordering relation
  • front: Q → E returns the oldest element
  • rear: Q → E returns the newest element

Sequence Notation:

Queue as ordered sequence: Q = ⟨e₁, e₂, e₃, ..., eₙ⟩

Operations:
- enqueue(Q, x) = ⟨e₁, e₂, ..., eₙ, x⟩
- dequeue(Q) = ⟨e₂, e₃, ..., eₙ⟩ and returns e₁
- front(Q) = e₁
- isEmpty(Q) = (n = 0)
- size(Q) = n

Invariants (Properties that always hold):

def queue_invariants():
    """
    Mathematical properties that must always be true for a valid queue
    """
    invariants = {
        "FIFO Property": """
            For any two elements a, b where a enqueued before b:
            If both are in queue Q, then dequeue(Q) will return a before b
        """,

        "Size Conservation": """
            |Q| after enqueue = |Q| before + 1
            |Q| after dequeue = |Q| before - 1 (if not empty)
        """,

        "Boundary Conditions": """
            enqueue on full queue → error (bounded queue)
            dequeue on empty queue → error
            front on empty queue → error
        """,

        "Ordering Preservation": """
            If sequence S = [a₁, a₂, ..., aₙ] enqueued in order,
            then dequeue sequence = [a₁, a₂, ..., aₙ] (same order)
        """,

        "Position Invariant": """
            For circular queue with capacity C:
            Number of elements = (rear - front + C) % C
            Queue is full when (rear + 1) % C == front
        """
    }
    return invariants

Proof: FIFO Property Preservation

Theorem: Queue maintains FIFO ordering

Proof by induction:

Base case: Empty queue Q = ⟨⟩
- Property holds trivially (no elements to order)

Inductive hypothesis:
- Assume FIFO holds for queue Q = ⟨e₁, e₂, ..., eₖ⟩
- Where e₁ was enqueued first, e₂ second, etc.

Inductive step:
Case 1: enqueue(Q, eₖ₊₁)
- New queue Q' = ⟨e₁, e₂, ..., eₖ, eₖ₊₁⟩
- front(Q') = e₁ (unchanged, still oldest)
- eₖ₊₁ at rear (newest)
- Relative order of e₁...eₖ preserved
- Therefore FIFO holds for Q'

Case 2: dequeue(Q)
- Returns e₁ (oldest element)
- New queue Q' = ⟨e₂, e₃, ..., eₖ⟩
- front(Q') = e₂ (now the oldest)
- Relative order of e₂...eₖ preserved
- Therefore FIFO holds for Q'

Conclusion: FIFO property preserved under all operations ∎

1.9 Cognitive Models and Intuition

Mental Model 1: Physical Queue

Real-world mapping:
Queue = Line of people
Enqueue = Person joins end of line
Dequeue = Person at front is served and leaves
Front = First person in line
Rear = Last person in line

Key insight: Position in line = arrival order
Fair processing: First come, first served

Mental Model 2: Conveyor Belt

Queue = Conveyor belt moving items
Enqueue = Place item on belt at loading end
Dequeue = Remove item from belt at unloading end
Movement direction = One way only (FIFO)

Key insight: Items move in sequence
Natural flow: Continuous processing

Mental Model 3: Pipe/Tube

Queue = Pipe with items flowing through
Enqueue = Insert at one end
Dequeue = Remove from other end
Capacity = Pipe diameter (bounded queue)

Key insight: First in is first out
Physical constraint: Can't access middle items

Mental Model 4: Timeline

def timeline_visualization():
    """
    Queue as timeline of events
    Past ← [Event1][Event2][Event3][Event4] → Future
           ↑                              ↑
         Front                          Rear
         (oldest)                     (newest)

    Dequeue = Process oldest event (move to past)
    Enqueue = Add new event to future
    """
    timeline = []

    # Events arrive in chronological order
    timeline.append(("08:00", "Morning standup"))
    timeline.append(("09:00", "Code review"))
    timeline.append(("10:00", "Feature development"))

    # Process events in order
    while timeline:
        time, event = timeline.pop(0)
        print(f"{time}: {event}")  # Processes in chronological order

1.10 Queue Patterns and Idioms

Pattern 1: Producer-Consumer

class ProducerConsumerQueue:
    """
    Classic producer-consumer pattern using queue
    Producers add work items, consumers process them
    """
    def __init__(self):
        from collections import deque
        self.queue = deque()
        self.total_produced = 0
        self.total_consumed = 0

    def producer(self, items):
        """Producer adds items to queue"""
        for item in items:
            self.queue.append(item)
            self.total_produced += 1
            print(f"Produced: {item} (Queue size: {len(self.queue)})")

    def consumer(self, count=1):
        """Consumer processes items from queue"""
        results = []
        for _ in range(count):
            if self.queue:
                item = self.queue.popleft()
                self.total_consumed += 1
                result = self.process(item)
                results.append(result)
                print(f"Consumed: {item} → {result}")
        return results

    def process(self, item):
        """Process item (placeholder for actual work)"""
        return f"Processed({item})"

# Example usage
pc = ProducerConsumerQueue()
pc.producer([1, 2, 3, 4, 5])  # Producer adds 5 items
pc.consumer(2)                 # Consumer processes 2 items
pc.producer([6, 7])           # Producer adds 2 more
pc.consumer(3)                # Consumer processes 3 items

Pattern 2: Request Buffering

class RequestBuffer:
    """
    Buffer incoming requests to handle traffic bursts
    Smooths out processing load over time
    """
    def __init__(self, max_size=100):
        from collections import deque
        self.buffer = deque(maxlen=max_size)
        self.dropped_requests = 0

    def receive_request(self, request):
        """Receive incoming request"""
        if len(self.buffer) >= self.buffer.maxlen:
            self.dropped_requests += 1
            print(f"⚠️ Buffer full! Dropped: {request}")
            return False

        self.buffer.append({
            'request': request,
            'timestamp': self.get_time()
        })
        return True

    def process_batch(self, batch_size=10):
        """Process batch of requests"""
        processed = []
        for _ in range(min(batch_size, len(self.buffer))):
            item = self.buffer.popleft()
            latency = self.get_time() - item['timestamp']
            processed.append({
                'request': item['request'],
                'latency': latency
            })
        return processed

    def get_time(self):
        """Get current time (simplified)"""
        import time
        return time.time()

Pattern 3: Level Processing

def level_processing_pattern(root):
    """
    Process tree/graph level by level
    Common in BFS, social network traversal, etc.
    """
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    levels = []

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)
        current_level = []

        # Process entire level
        for _ in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)
            current_level.append(node.value)

            # Add next level
            if hasattr(node, 'children'):
                queue.extend(node.children)

        levels.append(current_level)

    return levels

Pattern 4: Sliding Window with Queue

def sliding_window_queue_pattern(arr, k):
    """
    Process sliding windows using queue/deque
    Efficient window management
    """
    from collections import deque

    result = []
    window = deque()

    for i in range(len(arr)):
        # Remove elements outside window
        while window and window[0] <= i - k:
            window.popleft()

        # Add current element
        window.append(i)

        # Process window when it's full
        if i >= k - 1:
            # Window contains indices [i-k+1, ..., i]
            window_values = [arr[idx] for idx in window]
            result.append(process_window(window_values))

    return result

def process_window(values):
    """Process window (example: return max)"""
    return max(values)

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2. Theory and Principles

2.1 FIFO Principle

Core Concept: First-In-First-Out (FIFO) is the fundamental principle governing queue behavior.

def demonstrate_fifo():
    """FIFO principle demonstration"""
    queue = []

    # Add elements in order: A, B, C
    queue.append('A')
    queue.append('B')
    queue.append('C')

    # Remove elements in same order: A, B, C
    print(queue.pop(0))  # A (first in, first out)
    print(queue.pop(0))  # B
    print(queue.pop(0))  # C (last in, last out)

Mathematical Formalization:

For a queue Q with operations:

• enqueue(x): Q → Q ∪ {x} at rear
• dequeue(): Q → Q \ {front(Q)}, returns front(Q)
• front(Q): Returns element that has been in Q longest

Properties:

1. If elements enqueued in order: e₁, e₂, e₃, ..., eₙ
2. They will be dequeued in same order: e₁, e₂, e₃, ..., eₙ
3. At any time t, accessible element is oldest in queue

2.2 Queue as Abstract Data Type (ADT)

ADT Specification:

ADT Queue:
  Data:
    - Collection of elements with linear ordering
    - Front pointer indicating first element
    - Rear pointer indicating last element

  Operations:
    - enqueue(item): Add item to rear
      Precondition: Queue not full (if bounded)
      Postcondition: item is new rear element

    - dequeue(): Remove and return front element
      Precondition: Queue not empty
      Postcondition: Second element becomes new front

    - front(): Return front element without removal
      Precondition: Queue not empty
      Postcondition: Queue unchanged

    - isEmpty(): Return true if queue empty
      Precondition: None
      Postcondition: Queue unchanged

    - size(): Return number of elements
      Precondition: None
      Postcondition: Queue unchanged

2.3 Circular Queue Theory

Concept: Circular queue uses modular arithmetic to wrap around array, avoiding wasted space.

def circular_indexing():
    """
    Circular queue indexing

    For array of size n:
    - Next index: (index + 1) % n
    - Previous index: (index - 1 + n) % n
    """
    capacity = 5
    front = 0
    rear = 0

    # Move rear forward (with wrap-around)
    rear = (rear + 1) % capacity  # 1
    rear = (rear + 1) % capacity  # 2
    # ... continues to 4, then wraps to 0

    # When front=4, rear=2:
    # Size = (rear - front + capacity) % capacity
    #      = (2 - 4 + 5) % 5 = 3

Key Formulas:

For circular queue with capacity C:

1. Next position: (index + 1) % C
2. Queue size: (rear - front + C) % C
3. Is full: (rear + 1) % C == front
4. Is empty: front == rear

Advantage Over Linear Queue:

Linear Queue (wasteful):
After dequeue operations:
[_][_][_][4][5] ← Can't enqueue even with empty space

Circular Queue (efficient):
After wrap-around:
[6][7][_][4][5] ← Can reuse space
     ↑       ↑
    Rear   Front

2.4 Priority Queue Theory

Concept: Elements have associated priorities; highest priority element dequeued first.

Heap Property:

For a min-heap priority queue:

• Parent ≤ all children
• Root = minimum element = highest priority

Min-Heap Structure:
        1
       / \
      3   2
     / \ / \
    5  4 6  7

Dequeue order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Operations Complexity:

Using Binary Heap:
- enqueue (insert): O(log n) - bubble up
- dequeue (extract-min): O(log n) - bubble down
- peek (get-min): O(1) - access root
- heapify: O(n) - build heap from array

Mathematical Properties:

For heap with n elements:
- Height: ⌊log₂ n⌋
- Leaf nodes: ⌈n/2⌉
- Internal nodes: ⌊n/2⌋
- Parent of node i: ⌊(i-1)/2⌋
- Left child of node i: 2i + 1
- Right child of node i: 2i + 2

2.5 Deque Theory

Double-Ended Queue Concept:

Deque supports insertion and deletion at both ends.

Operations:
- addFront(x): Insert at front
- addRear(x): Insert at rear
- removeFront(): Delete from front
- removeRear(): Delete from rear

Visualization:
    addFront  addRear
       ↓         ↓
    → [1][2][3] ←
    ←           →
   removeFront removeRear

Use Cases:

1. Sliding Window: Maintain window extrema
2. Palindrome Check: Compare from both ends
3. Undo-Redo: Stack at both ends
4. Steal Work: Work-stealing scheduler

Deque vs Queue vs Stack:

Queue: FIFO
  [1][2][3]
  ↑       ↑
Front   Rear

Stack: LIFO
  [1][2][3]
        ↑
       Top

Deque: Both
  [1][2][3]
  ↑       ↑
Both ends accessible

2.6 Monotonic Queue Theory

Concept: Maintains elements in monotonic (increasing/decreasing) order.

Types:

1. Monotonic Increasing: Each element ≥ previous

   Front → [1, 3, 5, 7] ← Rear
   

2. Monotonic Decreasing: Each element ≤ previous

   Front → [9, 7, 5, 3] ← Rear
   

Key Insight:

When adding element x:

• For increasing: Remove all elements < x from rear
• For decreasing: Remove all elements > x from rear

Application: Sliding Window Maximum

Array: [1, 3, -1, -3, 5, 3, 6, 7]
Window size: k = 3

For each window:
- Maintain decreasing monotonic queue
- Front element = maximum in window

Window [1, 3, -1]:
  Queue: [3, -1] (removed 1 as it's < 3)
  Max: 3

Window [3, -1, -3]:
  Queue: [3, -1, -3]
  Max: 3

Time Complexity:

Each element:

• Enqueued once: O(1) amortized
• Dequeued once: O(1) amortized Total: O(n) for n elements

2.7 Queue with Stacks Theory

Implementing Queue Using Two Stacks:

Concept: Use two stacks to reverse order twice

Stack 1 (input):  For enqueue
Stack 2 (output): For dequeue

Enqueue(1), Enqueue(2), Enqueue(3):
  Input: [1, 2, 3] ← top
  Output: []

Dequeue():
  Transfer input → output (reverses order):
  Input: []
  Output: [3, 2, 1] ← top

  Return output.pop() = 1 (FIFO maintained!)

Amortized Analysis:

n operations:
- Each element pushed to input once: O(1)
- Each element moved to output once: O(1)
- Each element popped from output once: O(1)

Total work: 3n operations
Amortized per operation: 3n/n = O(1)

Implementing Stack Using Two Queues:

Concept: Keep newest element at front

Queue 1 (main):   Current stack
Queue 2 (temp):   For reordering

Push(1):
  Q1: [1]

Push(2):
  Enqueue 2 to Q1
  Move all previous to Q2
  Q1: [2]
  Q2: [1]
  Swap Q1 and Q2
  Q1: [2, 1]

Pop():
  Return Q1.dequeue() = 2 (LIFO maintained!)

2.8 Level-Order Traversal Theory

BFS with Queue:

Tree:
      1
     / \
    2   3
   / \
  4   5

BFS traversal: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Algorithm:
1. Enqueue root
2. While queue not empty:
   a. Dequeue node
   b. Process node
   c. Enqueue children (left to right)

Queue states:
Initial: [1]
After dequeue 1: [2, 3]
After dequeue 2: [3, 4, 5]
After dequeue 3: [4, 5]
After dequeue 4: [5]
After dequeue 5: []

Level Tracking:

def level_order_with_levels(root):
    """
    Track levels during BFS

    Method 1: Null separator
    Method 2: Size at each level
    """
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    result = []

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)  # Nodes at current level
        level_nodes = []

        for _ in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)
            level_nodes.append(node.val)

            if node.left:
                queue.append(node.left)
            if node.right:
                queue.append(node.right)

        result.append(level_nodes)

    return result

2.9 Queuing Theory and Performance Analysis

Little's Law:

A fundamental theorem in queuing theory relating average number of items, arrival rate, and wait time:

L = λ × W

Where:
L = Average number of items in queue
λ = Average arrival rate (items per time unit)
W = Average time an item spends in system

Example:
If customers arrive at 5/minute (λ=5) and spend 2 minutes in system (W=2):
Average queue length L = 5 × 2 = 10 customers

Implementation:

class QueuePerformanceAnalyzer:
    """
    Analyze queue performance using Little's Law and other metrics
    """
    def __init__(self):
        self.arrival_times = []
        self.departure_times = []
        self.queue_lengths = []
        self.wait_times = []

    def record_arrival(self, timestamp, queue_length):
        """Record customer arrival"""
        self.arrival_times.append(timestamp)
        self.queue_lengths.append(queue_length)

    def record_departure(self, timestamp, arrival_time):
        """Record customer departure"""
        self.departure_times.append(timestamp)
        wait_time = timestamp - arrival_time
        self.wait_times.append(wait_time)

    def analyze(self):
        """Compute performance metrics"""
        if not self.arrival_times or not self.departure_times:
            return {}

        # Average arrival rate (λ)
        time_span = max(self.arrival_times) - min(self.arrival_times)
        arrival_rate = len(self.arrival_times) / time_span if time_span > 0 else 0

        # Average wait time (W)
        avg_wait_time = sum(self.wait_times) / len(self.wait_times)

        # Average queue length (L) - from Little's Law
        avg_queue_length_calculated = arrival_rate * avg_wait_time

        # Observed average queue length
        avg_queue_length_observed = (sum(self.queue_lengths) /
                                     len(self.queue_lengths))

        return {
            'arrival_rate': arrival_rate,
            'avg_wait_time': avg_wait_time,
            'avg_queue_length_calculated': avg_queue_length_calculated,
            'avg_queue_length_observed': avg_queue_length_observed,
            'total_served': len(self.departure_times),
            'max_wait_time': max(self.wait_times),
            'min_wait_time': min(self.wait_times)
        }

# Example usage
analyzer = QueuePerformanceAnalyzer()

# Simulate queue operations
import random
current_time = 0
for i in range(100):
    current_time += random.uniform(0.1, 0.5)  # Random arrival
    queue_len = random.randint(0, 20)
    analyzer.record_arrival(current_time, queue_len)

    # Record some departures
    if i > 0 and i % 3 == 0:
        departure_time = current_time + random.uniform(1, 3)
        analyzer.record_departure(departure_time,
                                 analyzer.arrival_times[i-2])

metrics = analyzer.analyze()

M/M/1 Queue Model:

Single server queue with:
- M: Markovian (exponential) arrival process
- M: Markovian (exponential) service process
- 1: Single server

Key formulas:
ρ = λ/μ  (utilization, must be < 1 for stability)
L = ρ/(1-ρ)  (average queue length)
W = 1/(μ-λ)  (average wait time)

Where:
λ = arrival rate
μ = service rate

def mm1_queue_analysis(arrival_rate, service_rate):
    """
    Analyze M/M/1 queue performance

    Args:
        arrival_rate (λ): Customers per time unit
        service_rate (μ): Service capacity per time unit

    Returns:
        Dictionary of performance metrics
    """
    if arrival_rate >= service_rate:
        return {
            'error': 'Unstable queue: arrival_rate must be < service_rate'
        }

    # Utilization (ρ)
    rho = arrival_rate / service_rate

    # Average number in system (L)
    L = rho / (1 - rho)

    # Average number in queue (Lq)
    Lq = (rho ** 2) / (1 - rho)

    # Average time in system (W)
    W = 1 / (service_rate - arrival_rate)

    # Average time in queue (Wq)
    Wq = rho / (service_rate - arrival_rate)

    # Probability of n customers in system
    def prob_n_customers(n):
        return (1 - rho) * (rho ** n)

    return {
        'utilization': rho,
        'avg_customers_in_system': L,
        'avg_customers_in_queue': Lq,
        'avg_time_in_system': W,
        'avg_time_in_queue': Wq,
        'prob_empty': prob_n_customers(0),
        'prob_1_customer': prob_n_customers(1),
        'prob_2_customers': prob_n_customers(2)
    }

# Example: Coffee shop queue
results = mm1_queue_analysis(arrival_rate=20, service_rate=25)
print(f"Utilization: {results['utilization']:.2%}")
print(f"Average customers in queue: {results['avg_customers_in_queue']:.2f}")
print(f"Average wait time: {results['avg_time_in_queue']:.2f} minutes")

2.10 Information Theory Perspective

Queue as Information Channel:

A queue can be viewed as a communication channel that preserves information (order).

Information Properties:
1. Order preservation: I(output) = I(input)
2. No information loss in FIFO
3. Capacity = maximum throughput
4. Channel delay = queue latency

Entropy and Queue States:

def queue_entropy(queue_states):
    """
    Calculate entropy of queue states
    H(X) = -Σ p(x) log₂ p(x)

    Higher entropy = more unpredictable queue behavior
    """
    import math
    from collections import Counter

    # Count frequency of each state
    state_counts = Counter(queue_states)
    total = len(queue_states)

    entropy = 0
    for count in state_counts.values():
        probability = count / total
        if probability > 0:
            entropy -= probability * math.log2(probability)

    return entropy

# Example: Analyze queue size variation
queue_sizes = [0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1, 2, 2, 1, 0]
H = queue_entropy(queue_sizes)
print(f"Queue entropy: {H:.3f} bits")

# Low entropy (predictable):  [1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] → H ≈ 0
# High entropy (unpredictable): [0, 5, 2, 8, 1, 3] → H > 2

2.11 Graph Theory and Queue Traversal

Queue in Graph Algorithms:

BFS as Level-Set Propagation:
- Queue maintains frontier of exploration
- Each dequeue expands frontier by one edge
- Level structure emerges naturally

Graph G = (V, E):
- Queue Q represents current exploration frontier
- Visited set V tracks discovered vertices
- BFS tree T emerges from parent pointers

Formal BFS Properties:

def bfs_theoretical_properties(graph, start):
    """
    Demonstrate theoretical properties of BFS

    Properties proven:
    1. Shortest path in unweighted graph
    2. Level-order discovery
    3. O(V + E) time complexity
    4. O(V) space complexity
    """
    from collections import deque

    # Initialize
    queue = deque([start])
    distance = {start: 0}  # Distance from start
    parent = {start: None}  # BFS tree
    level = {start: 0}     # Level in BFS tree

    # Track statistics
    edges_explored = 0
    vertices_discovered = 1

    while queue:
        u = queue.popleft()

        for v in graph.get(u, []):
            edges_explored += 1

            if v not in distance:
                # First time discovering v
                vertices_discovered += 1
                distance[v] = distance[u] + 1  # Shortest path property
                parent[v] = u                   # Build BFS tree
                level[v] = level[u] + 1        # Track level
                queue.append(v)

    return {
        'distances': distance,        # Shortest paths from start
        'parent': parent,             # BFS spanning tree
        'levels': level,              # Level structure
        'vertices_discovered': vertices_discovered,
        'edges_explored': edges_explored
    }

# Example graph
graph = {
    'A': ['B', 'C'],
    'B': ['A', 'D', 'E'],
    'C': ['A', 'F'],
    'D': ['B'],
    'E': ['B', 'F'],
    'F': ['C', 'E']
}

result = bfs_theoretical_properties(graph, 'A')

Proof: BFS Finds Shortest Paths

Theorem: BFS finds shortest path in unweighted graph

Proof by induction on distance from source s:

Base case (d=0):
- Only s has distance 0 from itself
- BFS correctly sets distance[s] = 0

Inductive hypothesis:
- BFS correctly computes shortest distance for all vertices
  at distance ≤ k from s

Inductive step (distance k+1):
- Let v be a vertex at distance k+1 from s
- Shortest path to v: s → ... → u → v (length k+1)
- u is at distance k (by definition)
- By inductive hypothesis, BFS discovers u with distance[u] = k
- When processing u, BFS enqueues v with distance[v] = k+1
- v cannot be discovered earlier (would contradict shortest path)
- Therefore BFS correctly sets distance[v] = k+1

Conclusion: BFS computes shortest paths for all reachable vertices ∎

2.12 Concurrent Queue Theory

Linearizability:

Property: Concurrent operations appear to occur atomically
at some point between invocation and response

For queue:
- enqueue(x) appears to insert x atomically
- dequeue() appears to remove item atomically
- FIFO order must be preserved across threads

Lock-Free Queue Challenges:

def demonstrate_race_condition():
    """
    Show why naive concurrent queue fails

    Problem: Lost updates without synchronization
    """
    # Shared queue (UNSAFE for concurrent access)
    queue = []

    # Thread 1 and Thread 2 both execute:
    def enqueue(item):
        # Race condition here!
        current_size = len(queue)  # Both read same size
        queue.append(item)          # Both append
        # Result: size may be wrong, items may be lost

    # Solution: Use locks or lock-free algorithms
    import threading

    class SafeQueue:
        def __init__(self):
            self.queue = []
            self.lock = threading.Lock()

        def enqueue(self, item):
            with self.lock:  # Atomic operation
                self.queue.append(item)

        def dequeue(self):
            with self.lock:  # Atomic operation
                if self.queue:
                    return self.queue.pop(0)
                return None

ABA Problem in Lock-Free Queues:

Problem: Value changes from A→B→A, appears unchanged

Scenario:
Thread 1: Read head pointer (A)
Thread 2: Dequeue A, dequeue B, enqueue A (head is A again)
Thread 1: CAS succeeds (head still A), but queue state changed!

Solution: Tagged pointers or version numbers

class TaggedNode:
    """
    Node with version tag to prevent ABA problem
    """
    def __init__(self, value, next_node=None, version=0):
        self.value = value
        self.next = next_node
        self.version = version  # Increment on each modification

    def compare_and_swap(self, expected_version, new_next, new_version):
        """
        Atomic CAS that checks both pointer and version
        """
        if self.version == expected_version:
            self.next = new_next
            self.version = new_version
            return True
        return False

2.13 Complexity Theory and Queue Operations

Decision Tree Lower Bound:

Theorem: Any comparison-based priority queue must have
Ω(log n) worst-case time for insert or extract-min

Proof sketch:
- n! possible orderings of n elements
- Decision tree for building priority queue has ≥ n! leaves
- Height h ≥ log₂(n!) = Ω(n log n)
- Average operation: Ω(log n)

Amortized Analysis Deep Dive:

class AmortizedQueueAnalysis:
    """
    Demonstrate amortized analysis techniques for queues

    Three methods:
    1. Aggregate analysis
    2. Accounting method
    3. Potential method
    """

    def aggregate_analysis(self, operations):
        """
        Method 1: Aggregate Analysis
        Total cost / number of operations
        """
        # Queue using two stacks
        in_stack = []
        out_stack = []
        total_cost = 0

        for op_type, value in operations:
            if op_type == 'enqueue':
                in_stack.append(value)
                total_cost += 1  # One operation

            elif op_type == 'dequeue':
                if not out_stack:
                    # Transfer from in_stack to out_stack
                    transfer_cost = len(in_stack)
                    while in_stack:
                        out_stack.append(in_stack.pop())
                    total_cost += transfer_cost

                if out_stack:
                    out_stack.pop()
                    total_cost += 1

        amortized_cost = total_cost / len(operations)
        return {
            'total_cost': total_cost,
            'operations': len(operations),
            'amortized_cost': amortized_cost
        }

    def accounting_method(self):
        """
        Method 2: Accounting Method
        Charge each operation, use credits for expensive operations
        """
        # Assign costs:
        # enqueue: charge 3 (1 for enqueue, 2 credits saved)
        # dequeue: charge 1 (use saved credits for transfer)

        explanation = """
        Accounting method for queue with two stacks:

        enqueue(x): Charge 3
        - 1 for push on in_stack
        - 1 credit for future transfer from in_stack
        - 1 credit for future pop from out_stack

        dequeue(): Charge 1
        - If out_stack not empty: pop (use 1)
        - If out_stack empty: transfer uses saved credits
          (each element has 2 credits: 1 for pop from in_stack,
                                       1 for push to out_stack)

        Invariant: Each element in in_stack has 2 credits
        Amortized cost: O(1) per operation
        """
        return explanation

    def potential_method(self, operations):
        """
        Method 3: Potential Method
        Define potential function Φ, amortized cost = actual + ΔΦ
        """
        in_stack = []
        out_stack = []

        def potential():
            """Potential function: Φ = size of in_stack"""
            return len(in_stack)

        results = []

        for op_type, value in operations:
            phi_before = potential()
            actual_cost = 0

            if op_type == 'enqueue':
                in_stack.append(value)
                actual_cost = 1

            elif op_type == 'dequeue':
                if not out_stack:
                    # Transfer
                    actual_cost = len(in_stack) + 1
                    while in_stack:
                        out_stack.append(in_stack.pop())
                else:
                    actual_cost = 1

                if out_stack:
                    out_stack.pop()

            phi_after = potential()
            delta_phi = phi_after - phi_before
            amortized_cost = actual_cost + delta_phi

            results.append({
                'operation': op_type,
                'actual_cost': actual_cost,
                'delta_phi': delta_phi,
                'amortized_cost': amortized_cost
            })

        return results

# Example usage
analyzer = AmortizedQueueAnalysis()

# Sequence of operations
ops = [
    ('enqueue', 1),
    ('enqueue', 2),
    ('enqueue', 3),
    ('dequeue', None),
    ('dequeue', None),
    ('enqueue', 4),
    ('dequeue', None)
]

aggregate_result = analyzer.aggregate_analysis(ops)
print(f"Amortized cost (aggregate): {aggregate_result['amortized_cost']:.2f}")

potential_results = analyzer.potential_method(ops)
avg_amortized = sum(r['amortized_cost'] for r in potential_results) / len(ops)
print(f"Amortized cost (potential): {avg_amortized:.2f}")

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3. Implementation and Mechanics

3.1 Array-Based Queue Implementation

Simple Array Queue (Inefficient):

class SimpleArrayQueue:
    """
    Simple array-based queue

    Pros:
    - Simple implementation
    - Cache-friendly

    Cons:
    - O(n) dequeue operation
    - Wasted space as front moves
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.items = []

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """O(1) - Add to rear"""
        self.items.append(item)

    def dequeue(self):
        """O(n) - Remove from front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self.items.pop(0)  # Expensive!

    def front(self):
        """O(1) - View front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self.items[0]

    def is_empty(self):
        """O(1) - Check empty"""
        return len(self.items) == 0

    def size(self):
        """O(1) - Get size"""
        return len(self.items)

Optimized Array Queue with Front Pointer:

class ArrayQueue:
    """
    Array queue with front pointer

    Maintains front index to avoid shifting elements
    """

    def __init__(self, capacity=100):
        self.capacity = capacity
        self.items = [None] * capacity
        self.front_idx = 0
        self.rear_idx = -1
        self._size = 0

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """O(1) - Add to rear"""
        if self.is_full():
            raise OverflowError("Queue is full")

        self.rear_idx += 1
        self.items[self.rear_idx] = item
        self._size += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """O(1) - Remove from front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        item = self.items[self.front_idx]
        self.items[self.front_idx] = None  # Help GC
        self.front_idx += 1
        self._size -= 1
        return item

    def front(self):
        """O(1) - View front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self.items[self.front_idx]

    def is_empty(self):
        """O(1) - Check empty"""
        return self._size == 0

    def is_full(self):
        """O(1) - Check full"""
        return self.rear_idx == self.capacity - 1

    def size(self):
        """O(1) - Get size"""
        return self._size

3.2 Linked List-Based Queue Implementation

class Node:
    """Node for linked queue"""
    def __init__(self, data):
        self.data = data
        self.next = None

class LinkedQueue:
    """
    Linked list-based queue

    Pros:
    - Dynamic size (no fixed capacity)
    - O(1) enqueue and dequeue
    - No wasted space

    Cons:
    - Extra memory for pointers
    - Poor cache locality
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.front_node = None
        self.rear_node = None
        self._size = 0

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """O(1) - Add to rear"""
        new_node = Node(item)

        if self.rear_node is None:
            # Empty queue
            self.front_node = self.rear_node = new_node
        else:
            self.rear_node.next = new_node
            self.rear_node = new_node

        self._size += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """O(1) - Remove from front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        item = self.front_node.data
        self.front_node = self.front_node.next

        # If queue becomes empty, update rear
        if self.front_node is None:
            self.rear_node = None

        self._size -= 1
        return item

    def front(self):
        """O(1) - View front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self.front_node.data

    def is_empty(self):
        """O(1) - Check empty"""
        return self.front_node is None

    def size(self):
        """O(1) - Get size"""
        return self._size

    def __str__(self):
        """String representation"""
        if self.is_empty():
            return "Queue: [] (front → rear)"

        elements = []
        current = self.front_node
        while current:
            elements.append(str(current.data))
            current = current.next

        return f"Queue: {' → '.join(elements)} (front → rear)"

3.3 Circular Queue Implementation

class CircularQueue:
    """
    Circular queue using array with wrap-around

    Efficient space utilization through circular indexing
    """

    def __init__(self, capacity):
        self.capacity = capacity
        self.items = [None] * capacity
        self.front_idx = 0
        self.rear_idx = -1
        self._size = 0

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """O(1) - Add to rear with wrap-around"""
        if self.is_full():
            raise OverflowError("Queue is full")

        # Circular increment
        self.rear_idx = (self.rear_idx + 1) % self.capacity
        self.items[self.rear_idx] = item
        self._size += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """O(1) - Remove from front with wrap-around"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        item = self.items[self.front_idx]
        self.items[self.front_idx] = None

        # Circular increment
        self.front_idx = (self.front_idx + 1) % self.capacity
        self._size -= 1
        return item

    def front(self):
        """O(1) - View front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self.items[self.front_idx]

    def is_empty(self):
        """O(1) - Check empty"""
        return self._size == 0

    def is_full(self):
        """O(1) - Check full"""
        return self._size == self.capacity

    def size(self):
        """O(1) - Get size"""
        return self._size

    def __str__(self):
        """Visualize circular queue"""
        if self.is_empty():
            return "Circular Queue: [] (empty)"

        # Show elements from front to rear
        elements = []
        idx = self.front_idx
        for _ in range(self._size):
            elements.append(str(self.items[idx]))
            idx = (idx + 1) % self.capacity

        return f"Circular Queue: [{', '.join(elements)}] (F={self.front_idx}, R={self.rear_idx})"

# Dynamic circular queue
class DynamicCircularQueue:
    """Circular queue that resizes when full"""

    def __init__(self, initial_capacity=4):
        self.capacity = initial_capacity
        self.items = [None] * initial_capacity
        self.front_idx = 0
        self.rear_idx = -1
        self._size = 0

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """O(1) amortized - Resize if needed"""
        if self.is_full():
            self._resize()

        self.rear_idx = (self.rear_idx + 1) % self.capacity
        self.items[self.rear_idx] = item
        self._size += 1

    def _resize(self):
        """Double capacity and reorganize"""
        new_capacity = self.capacity * 2
        new_items = [None] * new_capacity

        # Copy elements in order
        idx = self.front_idx
        for i in range(self._size):
            new_items[i] = self.items[idx]
            idx = (idx + 1) % self.capacity

        self.items = new_items
        self.front_idx = 0
        self.rear_idx = self._size - 1
        self.capacity = new_capacity

    def dequeue(self):
        """O(1) - Remove from front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        item = self.items[self.front_idx]
        self.items[self.front_idx] = None
        self.front_idx = (self.front_idx + 1) % self.capacity
        self._size -= 1
        return item

    def is_empty(self):
        return self._size == 0

    def is_full(self):
        return self._size == self.capacity

    def size(self):
        return self._size

3.4 Priority Queue (Heap-Based) Implementation

class PriorityQueue:
    """
    Min-heap based priority queue

    Lower value = higher priority
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.heap = []

    def enqueue(self, item, priority=None):
        """O(log n) - Add with priority"""
        if priority is None:
            priority = item

        self.heap.append((priority, item))
        self._bubble_up(len(self.heap) - 1)

    def dequeue(self):
        """O(log n) - Remove highest priority"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Priority queue is empty")

        if len(self.heap) == 1:
            return self.heap.pop()[1]

        # Swap first and last, then bubble down
        self._swap(0, len(self.heap) - 1)
        priority, item = self.heap.pop()

        if self.heap:
            self._bubble_down(0)

        return item

    def front(self):
        """O(1) - View highest priority"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Priority queue is empty")
        return self.heap[0][1]

    def is_empty(self):
        """O(1) - Check empty"""
        return len(self.heap) == 0

    def size(self):
        """O(1) - Get size"""
        return len(self.heap)

    def _bubble_up(self, index):
        """Restore heap property upward"""
        parent_idx = (index - 1) // 2

        while index > 0 and self.heap[index][0] < self.heap[parent_idx][0]:
            self._swap(index, parent_idx)
            index = parent_idx
            parent_idx = (index - 1) // 2

    def _bubble_down(self, index):
        """Restore heap property downward"""
        while True:
            smallest = index
            left = 2 * index + 1
            right = 2 * index + 2

            # Find smallest among node and children
            if (left < len(self.heap) and
                self.heap[left][0] < self.heap[smallest][0]):
                smallest = left

            if (right < len(self.heap) and
                self.heap[right][0] < self.heap[smallest][0]):
                smallest = right

            if smallest == index:
                break

            self._swap(index, smallest)
            index = smallest

    def _swap(self, i, j):
        """Swap two elements"""
        self.heap[i], self.heap[j] = self.heap[j], self.heap[i]

# Using Python's heapq module
import heapq

class PriorityQueueHeapq:
    """Priority queue using heapq"""

    def __init__(self):
        self.heap = []
        self.counter = 0  # For stable sorting

    def enqueue(self, item, priority=None):
        """O(log n) - Add with priority"""
        if priority is None:
            priority = item

        # Use counter for stable sort (preserve order for equal priorities)
        heapq.heappush(self.heap, (priority, self.counter, item))
        self.counter += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """O(log n) - Remove highest priority"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Priority queue is empty")

        priority, _, item = heapq.heappop(self.heap)
        return item

    def front(self):
        """O(1) - View highest priority"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Priority queue is empty")
        return self.heap[0][2]

    def is_empty(self):
        return len(self.heap) == 0

    def size(self):
        return len(self.heap)

3.5 Deque (Double-Ended Queue) Implementation

class Deque:
    """
    Double-ended queue using circular array

    Supports insertion/deletion at both ends
    """

    def __init__(self, capacity=10):
        self.capacity = capacity
        self.items = [None] * capacity
        self.front_idx = 0
        self.rear_idx = 0
        self._size = 0

    def add_front(self, item):
        """O(1) - Add to front"""
        if self.is_full():
            raise OverflowError("Deque is full")

        # Move front backward (circular)
        self.front_idx = (self.front_idx - 1 + self.capacity) % self.capacity
        self.items[self.front_idx] = item
        self._size += 1

    def add_rear(self, item):
        """O(1) - Add to rear"""
        if self.is_full():
            raise OverflowError("Deque is full")

        self.items[self.rear_idx] = item
        self.rear_idx = (self.rear_idx + 1) % self.capacity
        self._size += 1

    def remove_front(self):
        """O(1) - Remove from front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Deque is empty")

        item = self.items[self.front_idx]
        self.items[self.front_idx] = None
        self.front_idx = (self.front_idx + 1) % self.capacity
        self._size -= 1
        return item

    def remove_rear(self):
        """O(1) - Remove from rear"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Deque is empty")

        self.rear_idx = (self.rear_idx - 1 + self.capacity) % self.capacity
        item = self.items[self.rear_idx]
        self.items[self.rear_idx] = None
        self._size -= 1
        return item

    def front(self):
        """O(1) - View front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Deque is empty")
        return self.items[self.front_idx]

    def rear(self):
        """O(1) - View rear"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Deque is empty")
        rear_element_idx = (self.rear_idx - 1 + self.capacity) % self.capacity
        return self.items[rear_element_idx]

    def is_empty(self):
        return self._size == 0

    def is_full(self):
        return self._size == self.capacity

    def size(self):
        return self._size

# Python's collections.deque
from collections import deque

def using_collections_deque():
    """Demonstrate Python's built-in deque"""

    dq = deque()

    # Add to both ends
    dq.append(1)        # Add to right (rear)
    dq.appendleft(0)    # Add to left (front)
    # dq: [0, 1]

    # Remove from both ends
    dq.pop()            # Remove from right: 1
    dq.popleft()        # Remove from left: 0

    # With maxlen (bounded deque)
    bounded_dq = deque(maxlen=3)
    bounded_dq.extend([1, 2, 3])
    bounded_dq.append(4)  # Automatically removes 1
    # bounded_dq: [2, 3, 4]

    # Rotation
    dq = deque([1, 2, 3, 4, 5])
    dq.rotate(2)   # Rotate right: [4, 5, 1, 2, 3]
    dq.rotate(-2)  # Rotate left: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

    return dq

3.6 Implementing Stack Using Queues

class StackUsingOneQueue:
    """
    Stack using single queue

    Push: O(n) - Reorder elements
    Pop: O(1)
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.queue = []

    def push(self, item):
        """O(n) - Add and reorder"""
        self.queue.append(item)

        # Rotate all previous elements to back
        for _ in range(len(self.queue) - 1):
            self.queue.append(self.queue.pop(0))

    def pop(self):
        """O(1) - Remove from front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Stack is empty")
        return self.queue.pop(0)

    def top(self):
        """O(1) - View top"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Stack is empty")
        return self.queue[0]

    def is_empty(self):
        return len(self.queue) == 0

class StackUsingTwoQueues:
    """
    Stack using two queues

    Push: O(1)
    Pop: O(n) - Transfer elements
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.q1 = []  # Main queue
        self.q2 = []  # Temporary queue

    def push(self, item):
        """O(1) - Add to q1"""
        self.q1.append(item)

    def pop(self):
        """O(n) - Transfer to q2, pop last"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Stack is empty")

        # Move all but last element to q2
        while len(self.q1) > 1:
            self.q2.append(self.q1.pop(0))

        # Pop last element (top of stack)
        item = self.q1.pop(0)

        # Swap q1 and q2
        self.q1, self.q2 = self.q2, self.q1

        return item

    def top(self):
        """O(n) - Similar to pop but don't remove"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Stack is empty")

        while len(self.q1) > 1:
            self.q2.append(self.q1.pop(0))

        item = self.q1[0]
        self.q2.append(self.q1.pop(0))

        self.q1, self.q2 = self.q2, self.q1
        return item

    def is_empty(self):
        return len(self.q1) == 0

3.7 Queue Using Two Stacks

class QueueUsingTwoStacks:
    """
    Queue using two stacks

    Enqueue: O(1)
    Dequeue: O(1) amortized
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.input_stack = []   # For enqueue
        self.output_stack = []  # For dequeue

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """O(1) - Push to input stack"""
        self.input_stack.append(item)

    def dequeue(self):
        """O(1) amortized - Pop from output stack"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        # Transfer from input to output if output is empty
        if not self.output_stack:
            while self.input_stack:
                self.output_stack.append(self.input_stack.pop())

        return self.output_stack.pop()

    def front(self):
        """O(1) amortized - View front"""
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        if not self.output_stack:
            while self.input_stack:
                self.output_stack.append(self.input_stack.pop())

        return self.output_stack[-1]

    def is_empty(self):
        """O(1) - Check if both stacks empty"""
        return not self.input_stack and not self.output_stack

    def size(self):
        """O(1) - Sum of both stacks"""
        return len(self.input_stack) + len(self.output_stack)

# Example usage
def demonstrate_queue_with_stacks():
    """
    Demonstrate how queue maintains FIFO with stacks
    """
    q = QueueUsingTwoStacks()

    # Enqueue 1, 2, 3
    q.enqueue(1)
    q.enqueue(2)
    q.enqueue(3)

    # State: input_stack = [1, 2, 3], output_stack = []

    # First dequeue triggers transfer
    print(q.dequeue())  # 1
    # State: input_stack = [], output_stack = [3, 2]

    # Subsequent dequeues are O(1)
    print(q.dequeue())  # 2
    print(q.dequeue())  # 3

3.8 Sliding Window Maximum Using Deque

def sliding_window_maximum(nums, k):
    """
    Find maximum in each sliding window of size k

    Uses monotonic decreasing deque
    Time: O(n), Space: O(k)
    """
    from collections import deque

    if not nums or k == 0:
        return []

    dq = deque()  # Stores indices
    result = []

    for i in range(len(nums)):
        # Remove indices outside current window
        while dq and dq[0] < i - k + 1:
            dq.popleft()

        # Remove smaller elements from rear (maintain decreasing order)
        while dq and nums[dq[-1]] < nums[i]:
            dq.pop()

        # Add current element's index
        dq.append(i)

        # Window is fully formed
        if i >= k - 1:
            result.append(nums[dq[0]])  # Front = maximum

    return result

# Example:
# nums = [1, 3, -1, -3, 5, 3, 6, 7], k = 3
# Output: [3, 3, 5, 5, 6, 7]

def sliding_window_minimum(nums, k):
    """
    Find minimum in each sliding window

    Uses monotonic increasing deque
    """
    from collections import deque

    dq = deque()
    result = []

    for i in range(len(nums)):
        # Remove indices outside window
        while dq and dq[0] < i - k + 1:
            dq.popleft()

        # Remove larger elements (maintain increasing order)
        while dq and nums[dq[-1]] > nums[i]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

        if i >= k - 1:
            result.append(nums[dq[0]])

    return result

3.9 Level Order Traversal Implementation

class TreeNode:
    def __init__(self, val=0, left=None, right=None):
        self.val = val
        self.left = left
        self.right = right

def level_order_traversal(root):
    """
    BFS level-order traversal using queue

    Time: O(n), Space: O(w) where w = max width
    """
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    result = []

    while queue:
        node = queue.pop(0)
        result.append(node.val)

        if node.left:
            queue.append(node.left)
        if node.right:
            queue.append(node.right)

    return result

def level_order_by_levels(root):
    """
    Level-order with levels separated

    Returns: [[level 0], [level 1], [level 2], ...]
    """
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    result = []

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)
        level_nodes = []

        for _ in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)
            level_nodes.append(node.val)

            if node.left:
                queue.append(node.left)
            if node.right:
                queue.append(node.right)

        result.append(level_nodes)

    return result

def zigzag_level_order(root):
    """
    Zigzag level-order traversal

    Level 0: left to right
    Level 1: right to left
    Level 2: left to right
    ...
    """
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    result = []
    left_to_right = True

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)
        level_nodes = []

        for _ in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)
            level_nodes.append(node.val)

            if node.left:
                queue.append(node.left)
            if node.right:
                queue.append(node.right)

        # Reverse if right to left
        if not left_to_right:
            level_nodes.reverse()

        result.append(level_nodes)
        left_to_right = not left_to_right

    return result

def right_side_view(root):
    """
    Return rightmost node at each level

    Uses level-order traversal
    """
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    result = []

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)

        for i in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)

            # Last node in level = rightmost
            if i == level_size - 1:
                result.append(node.val)

            if node.left:
                queue.append(node.left)
            if node.right:
                queue.append(node.right)

    return result

3.10 Monotonic Queue Pattern

class MonotonicQueue:
    """
    Generic monotonic queue

    Supports both increasing and decreasing variants
    """

    def __init__(self, increasing=True):
        from collections import deque
        self.dq = deque()
        self.increasing = increasing

    def push(self, value):
        """Add value maintaining monotonic property"""
        if self.increasing:
            # Remove elements larger than current from rear
            while self.dq and self.dq[-1] > value:
                self.dq.pop()
        else:
            # Remove elements smaller than current from rear
            while self.dq and self.dq[-1] < value:
                self.dq.pop()

        self.dq.append(value)

    def pop(self, value):
        """Remove value if it's at front"""
        if self.dq and self.dq[0] == value:
            self.dq.popleft()

    def get_extreme(self):
        """Get min (increasing) or max (decreasing)"""
        if not self.dq:
            raise IndexError("Monotonic queue is empty")
        return self.dq[0]

    def is_empty(self):
        return len(self.dq) == 0

# Application: Shortest Subarray with Sum at Least K
def shortest_subarray_with_sum_k(nums, k):
    """
    Find shortest subarray with sum >= k

    Uses monotonic increasing queue of prefix sums
    """
    from collections import deque

    n = len(nums)
    prefix_sum = [0] * (n + 1)

    # Compute prefix sums
    for i in range(n):
        prefix_sum[i + 1] = prefix_sum[i] + nums[i]

    dq = deque()
    min_length = float('inf')

    for i in range(n + 1):
        # Check if we can form subarray ending at i
        while dq and prefix_sum[i] - prefix_sum[dq[0]] >= k:
            min_length = min(min_length, i - dq.popleft())

        # Maintain increasing order of prefix sums
        while dq and prefix_sum[i] <= prefix_sum[dq[-1]]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

    return min_length if min_length != float('inf') else -1

3.11 Task Scheduling with Queues

class TaskScheduler:
    """
    Task scheduler using priority queue

    Tasks have:
    - Priority (lower number = higher priority)
    - Arrival time
    - Execution time
    """

    def __init__(self):
        import heapq
        self.task_queue = []  # Min-heap by priority
        self.current_time = 0

    def add_task(self, task_id, priority, arrival_time, exec_time):
        """Add task to queue"""
        import heapq
        task = (priority, arrival_time, exec_time, task_id)
        heapq.heappush(self.task_queue, task)

    def execute_tasks(self):
        """Execute all tasks in priority order"""
        import heapq
        execution_log = []

        while self.task_queue:
            priority, arrival, exec_time, task_id = heapq.heappop(self.task_queue)

            # Wait for task to arrive
            if arrival > self.current_time:
                self.current_time = arrival

            # Execute task
            start_time = self.current_time
            self.current_time += exec_time
            end_time = self.current_time

            execution_log.append({
                'task_id': task_id,
                'priority': priority,
                'start': start_time,
                'end': end_time,
                'waiting_time': start_time - arrival
            })

        return execution_log

# Round-robin scheduling with queue
class RoundRobinScheduler:
    """
    Round-robin CPU scheduling

    Each task gets fixed time quantum
    """

    def __init__(self, quantum=2):
        self.quantum = quantum
        self.task_queue = []
        self.current_time = 0

    def add_task(self, task_id, burst_time):
        """Add task to ready queue"""
        self.task_queue.append({
            'id': task_id,
            'remaining_time': burst_time,
            'arrival_time': self.current_time
        })

    def execute(self):
        """Execute tasks in round-robin fashion"""
        execution_log = []

        while self.task_queue:
            task = self.task_queue.pop(0)

            # Execute for quantum or remaining time
            exec_time = min(self.quantum, task['remaining_time'])
            start_time = self.current_time
            self.current_time += exec_time
            task['remaining_time'] -= exec_time

            execution_log.append({
                'task_id': task['id'],
                'start': start_time,
                'end': self.current_time,
                'quantum_used': exec_time
            })

            # Re-enqueue if not finished
            if task['remaining_time'] > 0:
                self.task_queue.append(task)

        return execution_log

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4. Problem-Solving and Applications

4.1 BFS and Graph Traversal Problems

Problem 1: Binary Tree Level Order Traversal

def level_order_traversal_advanced(root):
    """
    Advanced level-order traversal variations

    1. Standard level-order
    2. Bottom-up level-order
    3. Level averages
    4. Maximum value per level
    """
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    result = []

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)
        level_nodes = []

        for _ in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)
            level_nodes.append(node.val)

            if node.left:
                queue.append(node.left)
            if node.right:
                queue.append(node.right)

        result.append(level_nodes)

    return result

def bottom_up_level_order(root):
    """Bottom-up level order (reverse of standard)"""
    result = level_order_traversal_advanced(root)
    return result[::-1]

def level_averages(root):
    """Average value at each level"""
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    averages = []

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)
        level_sum = 0

        for _ in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)
            level_sum += node.val

            if node.left:
                queue.append(node.left)
            if node.right:
                queue.append(node.right)

        averages.append(level_sum / level_size)

    return averages

def largest_values_per_level(root):
    """Maximum value at each level"""
    if not root:
        return []

    queue = [root]
    max_values = []

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)
        level_max = float('-inf')

        for _ in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)
            level_max = max(level_max, node.val)

            if node.left:
                queue.append(node.left)
            if node.right:
                queue.append(node.right)

        max_values.append(level_max)

    return max_values

Problem 2: Shortest Path in Unweighted Graph

def shortest_path_bfs(graph, start, end):
    """
    Find shortest path in unweighted graph using BFS

    Time: O(V + E), Space: O(V)
    """
    if start == end:
        return [start]

    queue = [(start, [start])]
    visited = {start}

    while queue:
        node, path = queue.pop(0)

        for neighbor in graph.get(node, []):
            if neighbor in visited:
                continue

            new_path = path + [neighbor]

            if neighbor == end:
                return new_path

            visited.add(neighbor)
            queue.append((neighbor, new_path))

    return None  # No path found

def shortest_path_distance(graph, start, end):
    """Return distance only (more efficient)"""
    if start == end:
        return 0

    queue = [(start, 0)]
    visited = {start}

    while queue:
        node, dist = queue.pop(0)

        for neighbor in graph.get(node, []):
            if neighbor in visited:
                continue

            if neighbor == end:
                return dist + 1

            visited.add(neighbor)
            queue.append((neighbor, dist + 1))

    return -1  # No path found

Problem 3: Rotting Oranges

def oranges_rotting(grid):
    """
    Time for all oranges to rot (multi-source BFS)

    0 = empty, 1 = fresh orange, 2 = rotten orange
    Rotten orange rots adjacent fresh oranges every minute

    Time: O(m*n), Space: O(m*n)
    """
    from collections import deque

    rows, cols = len(grid), len(grid[0])
    queue = deque()
    fresh_count = 0

    # Find all rotten oranges and count fresh ones
    for r in range(rows):
        for c in range(cols):
            if grid[r][c] == 2:
                queue.append((r, c, 0))  # (row, col, time)
            elif grid[r][c] == 1:
                fresh_count += 1

    if fresh_count == 0:
        return 0

    directions = [(0, 1), (1, 0), (0, -1), (-1, 0)]
    max_time = 0

    while queue:
        r, c, time = queue.popleft()

        for dr, dc in directions:
            nr, nc = r + dr, c + dc

            # Check bounds and if fresh
            if (0 <= nr < rows and 0 <= nc < cols and
                grid[nr][nc] == 1):

                grid[nr][nc] = 2  # Rot the orange
                fresh_count -= 1
                max_time = max(max_time, time + 1)
                queue.append((nr, nc, time + 1))

    return max_time if fresh_count == 0 else -1

4.2 Sliding Window Problems

Problem 1: Sliding Window Maximum

def max_sliding_window(nums, k):
    """
    Maximum in each sliding window using monotonic deque

    Time: O(n), Space: O(k)
    """
    from collections import deque

    if not nums or k == 0:
        return []

    dq = deque()  # Stores indices
    result = []

    for i in range(len(nums)):
        # Remove indices outside window
        while dq and dq[0] < i - k + 1:
            dq.popleft()

        # Remove smaller elements (maintain decreasing order)
        while dq and nums[dq[-1]] < nums[i]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

        # Add to result when window is full
        if i >= k - 1:
            result.append(nums[dq[0]])

    return result

def min_sliding_window(nums, k):
    """Minimum in each sliding window"""
    from collections import deque

    dq = deque()
    result = []

    for i in range(len(nums)):
        while dq and dq[0] < i - k + 1:
            dq.popleft()

        # Maintain increasing order for minimum
        while dq and nums[dq[-1]] > nums[i]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

        if i >= k - 1:
            result.append(nums[dq[0]])

    return result

Problem 2: Longest Continuous Subarray

def longest_continuous_subarray(nums, limit):
    """
    Longest subarray where max - min <= limit

    Uses two monotonic deques (one for max, one for min)
    """
    from collections import deque

    max_dq = deque()  # Decreasing
    min_dq = deque()  # Increasing

    left = 0
    max_length = 0

    for right in range(len(nums)):
        # Maintain max deque
        while max_dq and nums[max_dq[-1]] < nums[right]:
            max_dq.pop()
        max_dq.append(right)

        # Maintain min deque
        while min_dq and nums[min_dq[-1]] > nums[right]:
            min_dq.pop()
        min_dq.append(right)

        # Shrink window if limit exceeded
        while nums[max_dq[0]] - nums[min_dq[0]] > limit:
            left += 1
            if max_dq[0] < left:
                max_dq.popleft()
            if min_dq[0] < left:
                min_dq.popleft()

        max_length = max(max_length, right - left + 1)

    return max_length

4.3 Priority Queue Problems

Problem 1: Kth Largest Element

import heapq

def find_kth_largest(nums, k):
    """
    Find kth largest element using min-heap

    Maintain heap of size k with k largest elements
    Time: O(n log k), Space: O(k)
    """
    heap = []

    for num in nums:
        heapq.heappush(heap, num)

        if len(heap) > k:
            heapq.heappop(heap)

    return heap[0]  # Smallest in heap = kth largest overall

def find_kth_smallest(nums, k):
    """Find kth smallest using max-heap"""
    heap = []

    for num in nums:
        # Python only has min-heap, so negate for max-heap
        heapq.heappush(heap, -num)

        if len(heap) > k:
            heapq.heappop(heap)

    return -heap[0]

Problem 2: Merge K Sorted Lists

def merge_k_sorted_lists(lists):
    """
    Merge k sorted linked lists using priority queue

    Time: O(n log k) where n = total elements, k = lists
    Space: O(k)
    """
    import heapq

    heap = []

    # Add first element from each list
    for i, lst in enumerate(lists):
        if lst:
            heapq.heappush(heap, (lst.val, i, lst))

    dummy = ListNode(0)
    current = dummy

    while heap:
        val, i, node = heapq.heappop(heap)

        current.next = node
        current = current.next

        # Add next element from same list
        if node.next:
            heapq.heappush(heap, (node.next.val, i, node.next))

    return dummy.next

def merge_k_sorted_arrays(arrays):
    """Merge k sorted arrays"""
    import heapq

    heap = []

    # Add first element from each array with array index and element index
    for i in range(len(arrays)):
        if arrays[i]:
            heapq.heappush(heap, (arrays[i][0], i, 0))

    result = []

    while heap:
        val, arr_idx, elem_idx = heapq.heappop(heap)
        result.append(val)

        # Add next element from same array
        if elem_idx + 1 < len(arrays[arr_idx]):
            next_val = arrays[arr_idx][elem_idx + 1]
            heapq.heappush(heap, (next_val, arr_idx, elem_idx + 1))

    return result

Problem 3: Top K Frequent Elements

def top_k_frequent(nums, k):
    """
    Find k most frequent elements

    Time: O(n log k), Space: O(n)
    """
    from collections import Counter
    import heapq

    # Count frequencies
    freq_map = Counter(nums)

    # Use min-heap of size k
    heap = []

    for num, freq in freq_map.items():
        heapq.heappush(heap, (freq, num))

        if len(heap) > k:
            heapq.heappop(heap)

    return [num for freq, num in heap]

def top_k_frequent_bucket_sort(nums, k):
    """
    Using bucket sort: O(n) time

    Bucket i contains elements with frequency i
    """
    from collections import Counter

    freq_map = Counter(nums)
    buckets = [[] for _ in range(len(nums) + 1)]

    # Place elements in frequency buckets
    for num, freq in freq_map.items():
        buckets[freq].append(num)

    # Collect from highest frequency buckets
    result = []
    for i in range(len(buckets) - 1, 0, -1):
        result.extend(buckets[i])
        if len(result) >= k:
            break

    return result[:k]

4.4 Task Scheduling Problems

Problem 1: Task Scheduler

def least_interval(tasks, n):
    """
    Minimum intervals to complete all tasks with cooldown n

    Example: tasks = ["A","A","A","B","B","B"], n = 2
    Output: 8 (A -> B -> idle -> A -> B -> idle -> A -> B)

    Time: O(m log m) where m = unique tasks
    Space: O(m) for heap

    Approach 1: Priority Queue (Greedy)
    Strategy: Always execute most frequent task available
    """
    from collections import Counter
    import heapq

    task_counts = Counter(tasks)

    # Max-heap of frequencies (negate for max-heap)
    heap = [-count for count in task_counts.values()]
    heapq.heapify(heap)

    time = 0

    while heap:
        temp = []
        cycle = n + 1  # Need to wait n intervals

        for _ in range(cycle):
            if heap:
                freq = heapq.heappop(heap)
                temp.append(freq + 1)  # Decrement frequency

        # Re-add non-zero frequencies
        for freq in temp:
            if freq < 0:
                heapq.heappush(heap, freq)

        # If heap empty, we're done (no idle time needed)
        time += cycle if heap else len(temp)

    return time


def least_interval_optimized(tasks, n):
    """
    Approach 2: Mathematical Formula (Optimal)

    Key insight:
    - Most frequent task determines minimum time
    - Idle slots = (max_freq - 1) * n
    - Fill idle slots with other tasks

    Time: O(m) where m = total tasks
    Space: O(1) - fixed 26 letters
    """
    from collections import Counter

    frequencies = Counter(tasks)
    max_freq = max(frequencies.values())

    # Count tasks with max frequency
    max_count = sum(1 for f in frequencies.values() if f == max_freq)

    # Minimum time formula
    # (max_freq - 1) complete cycles + final group of max_freq tasks
    min_time = (max_freq - 1) * (n + 1) + max_count

    # Can't be less than total tasks
    return max(min_time, len(tasks))


def least_interval_detailed_explanation(tasks, n):
    """
    Detailed step-by-step explanation

    Example walkthrough:
    tasks = ["A","A","A","B","B","B"], n = 2

    Step 1: Count frequencies
    A: 3, B: 3

    Step 2: max_freq = 3, max_count = 2 (both A and B)

    Step 3: Calculate minimum intervals
    - Need (3-1) = 2 complete cycles
    - Each cycle has (2+1) = 3 slots
    - Last cycle has 2 tasks (A and B)
    - Total: 2 * 3 + 2 = 8

    Timeline: A B _ A B _ A B
              ↑     ↑     ↑
            cycle1 cycle2 final

    Step 4: Verify
    - Total tasks = 6
    - Formula gives 8
    - Return max(8, 6) = 8
    """
    from collections import Counter

    freq = Counter(tasks)
    max_freq = max(freq.values())
    max_count = sum(1 for f in freq.values() if f == max_freq)

    # Detailed calculation
    cycles = max_freq - 1
    slots_per_cycle = n + 1
    final_group_size = max_count
    min_time = cycles * slots_per_cycle + final_group_size

    print(f"Max frequency: {max_freq}")
    print(f"Tasks with max frequency: {max_count}")
    print(f"Complete cycles: {cycles}")
    print(f"Slots per cycle: {slots_per_cycle}")
    print(f"Formula: {cycles} * {slots_per_cycle} + {final_group_size} = {min_time}")
    print(f"Total tasks: {len(tasks)}")
    print(f"Result: max({min_time}, {len(tasks)}) = {max(min_time, len(tasks))}")

    return max(min_time, len(tasks))


# Test cases
def test_task_scheduler():
    """Comprehensive test cases"""
    print("Testing Task Scheduler...")
    print("=" * 60)

    test_cases = [
        # (tasks, n, expected)
        (["A","A","A","B","B","B"], 2, 8),
        (["A","A","A","B","B","B"], 0, 6),
        (["A","A","A","A","A","A","B","C","D","E","F","G"], 2, 16),
        (["A","B","C","D","E","A","B","C","D","E"], 4, 10),
    ]

    for i, (tasks, n, expected) in enumerate(test_cases, 1):
        result1 = least_interval(tasks, n)
        result2 = least_interval_optimized(tasks, n)

        print(f"\nTest {i}:")
        print(f"  Tasks: {tasks}")
        print(f"  Cooldown: {n}")
        print(f"  Expected: {expected}")
        print(f"  Approach 1 (Priority Queue): {result1}")
        print(f"  Approach 2 (Formula): {result2}")
        print(f"  {'PASS' if result1 == expected and result2 == expected else 'FAIL'}")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    test_task_scheduler()

Problem 1b: Task Scheduler with Execution Order

def task_scheduler_with_order(tasks, n):
    """
    Return actual execution order (not just count)

    Shows which task executes at each time slot
    """
    from collections import Counter, deque
    import heapq

    task_counts = Counter(tasks)

    # Max-heap (task_name, -frequency)
    heap = [(-count, task) for task, count in task_counts.items()]
    heapq.heapify(heap)

    execution_order = []
    time = 0

    while heap:
        temp = []
        cycle_tasks = []

        # Execute up to (n+1) tasks in this cycle
        for _ in range(n + 1):
            if heap:
                neg_freq, task = heapq.heappop(heap)
                cycle_tasks.append(task)
                if neg_freq + 1 < 0:  # Still has remaining
                    temp.append((neg_freq + 1, task))
            elif temp or heap:  # Add idle if more cycles needed
                cycle_tasks.append("idle")

        execution_order.extend(cycle_tasks)

        # Re-add tasks with remaining frequency
        for item in temp:
            heapq.heappush(heap, item)

        time += len(cycle_tasks)

    return execution_order, time


def visualize_task_schedule(tasks, n):
    """Visualize task execution timeline"""
    order, total_time = task_scheduler_with_order(tasks, n)

    print(f"\nTask Schedule Visualization (cooldown n={n}):")
    print(f"Tasks: {tasks}")
    print(f"Total time: {total_time}\n")

    # Print timeline
    print("Time:  ", end="")
    for t in range(len(order)):
        print(f"{t:3d}", end=" ")
    print()

    print("Task:  ", end="")
    for task in order:
        print(f"{task:>3s}", end=" ")
    print()

    # Print cooldown indicators
    print("\nCooldown periods marked:")
    for i, task in enumerate(order):
        if task != "idle":
            cooldown_end = min(i + n, len(order) - 1)
            print(f"  {task} at time {i}: cooldown until time {cooldown_end}")


# Example usage
if __name__ == "__main__":
    visualize_task_schedule(["A","A","A","B","B","B"], 2)
    visualize_task_schedule(["A","A","A","A","A","A","B","C","D","E","F","G"], 2)

Problem 2: Course Schedule

def can_finish_courses(num_courses, prerequisites):
    """
    Check if can finish all courses (detect cycle)

    Uses BFS with in-degree (Kahn's algorithm)
    Time: O(V + E), Space: O(V + E)
    """
    from collections import defaultdict, deque

    # Build adjacency list and in-degree count
    graph = defaultdict(list)
    in_degree = [0] * num_courses

    for course, prereq in prerequisites:
        graph[prereq].append(course)
        in_degree[course] += 1

    # Queue of courses with no prerequisites
    queue = deque([i for i in range(num_courses) if in_degree[i] == 0])

    completed = 0

    while queue:
        course = queue.popleft()
        completed += 1

        # Process dependent courses
        for dependent in graph[course]:
            in_degree[dependent] -= 1
            if in_degree[dependent] == 0:
                queue.append(dependent)

    return completed == num_courses

def find_order(num_courses, prerequisites):
    """
    Find valid course order (topological sort)

    Returns one valid ordering or empty if impossible
    """
    from collections import defaultdict, deque

    graph = defaultdict(list)
    in_degree = [0] * num_courses

    for course, prereq in prerequisites:
        graph[prereq].append(course)
        in_degree[course] += 1

    queue = deque([i for i in range(num_courses) if in_degree[i] == 0])
    order = []

    while queue:
        course = queue.popleft()
        order.append(course)

        for dependent in graph[course]:
            in_degree[dependent] -= 1
            if in_degree[dependent] == 0:
                queue.append(dependent)

    return order if len(order) == num_courses else []

4.5 Monotonic Queue Applications

Problem 1: Shortest Subarray with Sum at Least K

def shortest_subarray_sum_k(nums, k):
    """
    Find shortest subarray with sum >= k

    Uses monotonic queue of prefix sums
    Time: O(n), Space: O(n)
    """
    from collections import deque

    n = len(nums)
    prefix = [0] * (n + 1)

    for i in range(n):
        prefix[i + 1] = prefix[i] + nums[i]

    dq = deque()
    min_len = float('inf')

    for i in range(n + 1):
        # Check if we can form valid subarray
        while dq and prefix[i] - prefix[dq[0]] >= k:
            min_len = min(min_len, i - dq.popleft())

        # Maintain increasing order
        while dq and prefix[i] <= prefix[dq[-1]]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

    return min_len if min_len != float('inf') else -1

Problem 2: Constrained Subsequence Sum

def constrained_subset_sum(nums, k):
    """
    Maximum sum of subsequence where consecutive elements
    are at most k indices apart

    Uses monotonic decreasing deque
    Time: O(n), Space: O(k)
    """
    from collections import deque

    n = len(nums)
    dp = [0] * n
    dp[0] = nums[0]

    dq = deque([0])  # Stores indices

    for i in range(1, n):
        # Remove indices outside window
        while dq and dq[0] < i - k:
            dq.popleft()

        # dp[i] = nums[i] + max(0, max_in_window)
        dp[i] = nums[i] + max(0, dp[dq[0]])

        # Maintain decreasing order
        while dq and dp[dq[-1]] < dp[i]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

    return max(dp)

Problem 3: Jump Game VI (Monotonic Queue Application)

def max_result(nums, k):
    """
    Maximum score jumping through array
    Can jump at most k steps forward
    Score = sum of values landed on

    Example:
    nums = [1,-1,-2,4,-7,3], k = 2
    Path: 1 -> -1 -> 4 -> 3 = 7

    Approach: DP + Monotonic Decreasing Queue
    Time: O(n), Space: O(n)
    """
    from collections import deque

    n = len(nums)
    dp = [float('-inf')] * n
    dp[0] = nums[0]

    # Monotonic decreasing deque (stores indices)
    dq = deque([0])

    for i in range(1, n):
        # Remove indices outside jump range
        while dq and dq[0] < i - k:
            dq.popleft()

        # Best score to reach i = current value + best in reachable range
        dp[i] = nums[i] + dp[dq[0]]

        # Maintain decreasing order (remove smaller values)
        while dq and dp[dq[-1]] <= dp[i]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

    return dp[-1]


def max_result_with_path(nums, k):
    """
    Return both maximum score and the actual path
    """
    from collections import deque

    n = len(nums)
    dp = [float('-inf')] * n
    parent = [-1] * n  # Track path
    dp[0] = nums[0]

    dq = deque([0])

    for i in range(1, n):
        while dq and dq[0] < i - k:
            dq.popleft()

        dp[i] = nums[i] + dp[dq[0]]
        parent[i] = dq[0]  # Remember where we jumped from

        while dq and dp[dq[-1]] <= dp[i]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

    # Reconstruct path
    path = []
    idx = n - 1
    while idx != -1:
        path.append(idx)
        idx = parent[idx]

    path.reverse()

    return dp[-1], path


# Test and visualize
def test_jump_game():
    """Test jump game with path visualization"""
    test_cases = [
        ([1, -1, -2, 4, -7, 3], 2),
        ([10, -5, -2, 4, 0, 3], 3),
        ([1, -5, -20, 4, -1, 3, -6, -3], 2)
    ]

    print("Jump Game VI - Test Cases:")
    print("=" * 60)

    for i, (nums, k) in enumerate(test_cases, 1):
        max_score, path = max_result_with_path(nums, k)

        print(f"\nTest {i}:")
        print(f"  Array: {nums}")
        print(f"  Max jump: k={k}")
        print(f"  Maximum score: {max_score}")
        print(f"  Path (indices): {path}")
        print(f"  Path (values): {[nums[i] for i in path]}")
        print(f"  Verification: {sum(nums[i] for i in path)}")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    test_jump_game()

Problem 4: Shortest Subarray with Sum at Least K

def shortest_subarray_sum(nums, k):
    """
    Shortest subarray with sum >= k
    (handles negative numbers)

    Uses monotonic increasing deque of prefix sums
    Time: O(n), Space: O(n)
    """
    from collections import deque

    n = len(nums)
    prefix = [0] * (n + 1)

    # Build prefix sum array
    for i in range(n):
        prefix[i + 1] = prefix[i] + nums[i]

    dq = deque()  # Stores indices
    min_len = float('inf')

    for i in range(n + 1):
        # Check if we can form valid subarray
        while dq and prefix[i] - prefix[dq[0]] >= k:
            min_len = min(min_len, i - dq.popleft())

        # Maintain increasing order of prefix sums
        # Remove larger prefix sums (they won't give shorter subarrays)
        while dq and prefix[i] <= prefix[dq[-1]]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

    return min_len if min_len != float('inf') else -1


def shortest_subarray_detailed(nums, k):
    """
    Detailed explanation with step-by-step trace
    """
    from collections import deque

    n = len(nums)
    prefix = [0] * (n + 1)

    for i in range(n):
        prefix[i + 1] = prefix[i] + nums[i]

    print(f"Array: {nums}")
    print(f"Target sum: {k}")
    print(f"Prefix sums: {prefix}")
    print()

    dq = deque()
    min_len = float('inf')

    for i in range(n + 1):
        print(f"Step {i}: prefix[{i}] = {prefix[i]}")

        # Check valid subarrays
        while dq and prefix[i] - prefix[dq[0]] >= k:
            start = dq.popleft()
            length = i - start
            print(f"  Found subarray [{start}:{i}] with sum {prefix[i] - prefix[start]}, length {length}")
            min_len = min(min_len, length)

        # Maintain monotonic property
        while dq and prefix[i] <= prefix[dq[-1]]:
            removed = dq.pop()
            print(f"  Removed index {removed} (prefix[{removed}] = {prefix[removed]} >= {prefix[i]})")

        dq.append(i)
        print(f"  Deque: {list(dq)}")
        print()

    result = min_len if min_len != float('inf') else -1
    print(f"Result: {result}")
    return result


# Example usage
if __name__ == "__main__":
    print("Example 1:")
    shortest_subarray_detailed([2, -1, 2], 3)

    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
    print("Example 2:")
    shortest_subarray_detailed([1, 2], 4)

4.6 Level-Order Variations

Problem 1: Connect Next Right Pointers

class Node:
    def __init__(self, val=0, left=None, right=None, next=None):
        self.val = val
        self.left = left
        self.right = right
        self.next = next

def connect_next_right(root):
    """
    Connect each node to its next right node at same level

    Using BFS with level tracking
    """
    if not root:
        return None

    queue = [root]

    while queue:
        level_size = len(queue)

        for i in range(level_size):
            node = queue.pop(0)

            # Connect to next node in level (if not last)
            if i < level_size - 1:
                node.next = queue[0]

            if node.left:
                queue.append(node.left)
            if node.right:
                queue.append(node.right)

    return root

def connect_constant_space(root):
    """
    O(1) space solution using next pointers
    """
    if not root:
        return None

    leftmost = root

    while leftmost.left:  # Has next level
        head = leftmost

        while head:
            # Connect children
            head.left.next = head.right

            # Connect across parent nodes
            if head.next:
                head.right.next = head.next.left

            head = head.next

        leftmost = leftmost.left

    return root

Problem 2: Binary Tree Vertical Order Traversal

def vertical_order(root):
    """
    Vertical order traversal using BFS

    Nodes at same column in same vertical line
    """
    from collections import defaultdict, deque

    if not root:
        return []

    column_table = defaultdict(list)
    queue = deque([(root, 0)])  # (node, column)

    while queue:
        node, col = queue.popleft()

        column_table[col].append(node.val)

        if node.left:
            queue.append((node.left, col - 1))
        if node.right:
            queue.append((node.right, col + 1))

    # Sort by column and return
    return [column_table[col] for col in sorted(column_table.keys())]

4.7 Deque Applications

Problem 1: Design Hit Counter

class HitCounter:
    """
    Count hits in last 5 minutes using deque

    Supports:
    - hit(timestamp): Record hit
    - getHits(timestamp): Get hits in last 300 seconds
    """

    def __init__(self):
        from collections import deque
        self.hits = deque()

    def hit(self, timestamp):
        """O(1) - Record a hit"""
        self.hits.append(timestamp)

    def get_hits(self, timestamp):
        """O(n) worst case - Count recent hits"""
        # Remove hits older than 300 seconds
        while self.hits and self.hits[0] <= timestamp - 300:
            self.hits.popleft()

        return len(self.hits)

# Optimized with bucketing
class HitCounterOptimized:
    """
    O(1) hit and getHits using circular buffer
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.times = [0] * 300
        self.hits = [0] * 300

    def hit(self, timestamp):
        """O(1) - Record hit"""
        idx = timestamp % 300
        if self.times[idx] != timestamp:
            self.times[idx] = timestamp
            self.hits[idx] = 1
        else:
            self.hits[idx] += 1

    def get_hits(self, timestamp):
        """O(300) = O(1) - Count recent hits"""
        total = 0
        for i in range(300):
            if timestamp - self.times[i] < 300:
                total += self.hits[i]
        return total

Problem 2: Shortest Subarray to Remove

def find_length_of_shortest_subarray(arr):
    """
    Find shortest subarray to remove to make array sorted

    Uses deque to track potential boundaries
    """
    n = len(arr)

    # Find longest non-decreasing prefix
    left = 0
    while left < n - 1 and arr[left] <= arr[left + 1]:
        left += 1

    if left == n - 1:
        return 0  # Already sorted

    # Find longest non-decreasing suffix
    right = n - 1
    while right > 0 and arr[right - 1] <= arr[right]:
        right -= 1

    # Remove either prefix or suffix
    result = min(n - left - 1, right)

    # Try to merge prefix and suffix
    i, j = 0, right
    while i <= left and j < n:
        if arr[i] <= arr[j]:
            result = min(result, j - i - 1)
            i += 1
        else:
            j += 1

    return result

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5. Complexity Analysis

5.1 Time Complexity Analysis

Queue Operations:

| Implementation | Enqueue | Dequeue | Front | Space | | -------------- | -------- | -------- | ----- | ----- | | Simple Array | O(1) | O(n) | O(1) | O(n) | | Array + Front | O(1) | O(1)* | O(1) | O(n) | | Circular Array | O(1) | O(1) | O(1) | O(n) | | Linked List | O(1) | O(1) | O(1) | O(n) | | Priority Queue | O(log n) | O(log n) | O(1) | O(n) | | Deque | O(1) | O(1) | O(1) | O(n) |

*Wasted space grows over time

Algorithm Complexities:

def queue_algorithm_complexities():
    """
    Complexity analysis of queue-based algorithms
    """

    analyses = {
        "BFS Traversal": {
            "time": "O(V + E)",
            "space": "O(V)",
            "explanation": "Visit each vertex once, explore all edges"
        },

        "Level Order Traversal": {
            "time": "O(n)",
            "space": "O(w)",
            "explanation": "n nodes, max width w in queue"
        },

        "Sliding Window Maximum": {
            "time": "O(n)",
            "space": "O(k)",
            "explanation": "Each element enqueued/dequeued once"
        },

        "Priority Queue Operations": {
            "insert": "O(log n)",
            "extract_min": "O(log n)",
            "peek": "O(1)",
            "explanation": "Heap operations"
        },

        "Queue using Stacks": {
            "enqueue": "O(1)",
            "dequeue": "O(1) amortized",
            "explanation": "Each element moved at most twice"
        },

        "Stack using Queues": {
            "push_approach1": "O(n)",
            "pop_approach1": "O(1)",
            "push_approach2": "O(1)",
            "pop_approach2": "O(n)"
        },

        "Task Scheduling": {
            "time": "O(n log n)",
            "space": "O(n)",
            "explanation": "Priority queue with n tasks"
        },

        "Topological Sort (BFS)": {
            "time": "O(V + E)",
            "space": "O(V)",
            "explanation": "Process each vertex and edge once"
        }
    }

    return analyses

5.2 Space Complexity Analysis

Queue Space Usage:

def space_complexity_analysis():
    """
    Space complexity for different queue types
    """

    analysis = {
        "Array-Based Queue": {
            "space": "O(n)",
            "overhead": "None (just data)",
            "issue": "Wasted space if not circular"
        },

        "Circular Queue": {
            "space": "O(capacity)",
            "overhead": "2 integers (front, rear)",
            "advantage": "No wasted space"
        },

        "Linked Queue": {
            "space": "O(n)",
            "overhead": "1 pointer per node + 2 pointers (front, rear)",
            "total": "~2n pointers"
        },

        "Priority Queue (Heap)": {
            "space": "O(n)",
            "overhead": "Array storage",
            "note": "Compact array representation"
        },

        "Deque": {
            "space": "O(n)",
            "overhead": "Circular buffer or doubly-linked list",
            "implementation_dependent": True
        },

        "Two Stack Queue": {
            "space": "O(n)",
            "overhead": "Two arrays for stacks",
            "total": "~n elements distributed"
        }
    }

    return analysis

BFS Space Analysis:

def bfs_space_analysis():
    """
    Space complexity in different BFS scenarios
    """

    scenarios = {
        "Binary Tree BFS": {
            "worst_case": "O(w) where w = max width",
            "complete_tree": "O(2^h) where h = height",
            "example": "Height 3 → width 8"
        },

        "Graph BFS": {
            "queue_space": "O(V)",
            "visited_space": "O(V)",
            "total": "O(V)"
        },

        "Grid BFS": {
            "queue_space": "O(m*n)",
            "visited_space": "O(m*n)",
            "example": "100x100 grid → up to 10,000"
        },

        "Multi-Source BFS": {
            "initial_queue": "O(k) where k = sources",
            "max_queue": "O(V)",
            "example": "Rotting oranges with k rotten"
        }
    }

    return scenarios

5.3 Amortized Analysis

Queue Using Two Stacks:

def amortized_analysis_two_stacks():
    """
    Prove O(1) amortized dequeue for two-stack queue

    Key insight: Each element moved at most twice
    - Once from input to output
    - Once removed from output
    """

    proof = """
    Two-Stack Queue Amortized Analysis:

    Operations over n enqueues and dequeues:

    Enqueue: Always O(1)
    - Simply push to input stack
    - Total enqueue cost: n × O(1) = O(n)

    Dequeue:
    - If output stack non-empty: O(1) pop
    - If output stack empty: Transfer all from input (O(k))

    Cost Analysis:
    - Element pushed to input: 1 operation
    - Element moved to output: 1 operation
    - Element popped from output: 1 operation
    - Total per element: 3 operations

    For n operations:
    - Total work: 3n
    - Amortized per operation: 3n/n = O(1)

    Therefore: Amortized O(1) dequeue
    """

    # Accounting method
    accounting = """
    Assign 3 credits per enqueue:
    - 1 credit: Push to input stack
    - 1 credit: Future move to output stack
    - 1 credit: Future pop from output stack

    Dequeue:
    - Use saved credits
    - No additional cost beyond saved credits

    Invariant: Always enough credits for all operations
    """

    return proof, accounting

Dynamic Array Queue:

def dynamic_resize_analysis():
    """
    Amortized analysis of dynamic circular queue
    """

    analysis = """
    Dynamic Circular Queue Resize:

    Doubling strategy:
    - Resize when full: Copy n elements
    - New capacity: 2n

    Sequence of n insertions:
    - Regular inserts: n × 1 = n
    - Resize costs: 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + ... + n = 2n - 1

    Total cost: n + (2n - 1) = 3n - 1
    Amortized: (3n - 1)/n ≈ 3 = O(1)

    Potential method:
    Φ(Q) = 2 × size - capacity
    - After resize: Φ = 2n - 2n = 0
    - Before next resize: Φ = 2(2n) - 2n = 2n
    - Amortized cost = actual + ΔΦ = O(1)
    """

    return analysis

5.4 Comparative Analysis

def compare_queue_implementations():
    """
    Compare different queue implementations
    """

    comparison = {
        "Operation": ["Enqueue", "Dequeue", "Space", "Pros", "Cons"],

        "Simple Array": {
            "Enqueue": "O(1)",
            "Dequeue": "O(n)",
            "Space": "O(n)",
            "Pros": "Simple, cache-friendly",
            "Cons": "Slow dequeue"
        },

        "Circular Array": {
            "Enqueue": "O(1)",
            "Dequeue": "O(1)",
            "Space": "O(capacity)",
            "Pros": "Fast, no wasted space",
            "Cons": "Fixed size"
        },

        "Linked List": {
            "Enqueue": "O(1)",
            "Dequeue": "O(1)",
            "Space": "O(n) + pointers",
            "Pros": "Dynamic, true O(1)",
            "Cons": "Pointer overhead, poor cache"
        },

        "Python collections.deque": {
            "Enqueue": "O(1)",
            "Dequeue": "O(1)",
            "Space": "O(n)",
            "Pros": "Optimized, both ends",
            "Cons": "None (best choice)"
        },

        "Priority Queue": {
            "Enqueue": "O(log n)",
            "Dequeue": "O(log n)",
            "Space": "O(n)",
            "Pros": "Ordered retrieval",
            "Cons": "Slower than simple queue"
        }
    }

    return comparison

5.5 Benchmark Results

import time
import random
from collections import deque

def benchmark_queue_implementations():
    """
    Benchmark different queue implementations
    """

    def benchmark_operations(queue_impl, n):
        """Measure enqueue and dequeue performance"""
        start = time.time()

        # Enqueue n elements
        for i in range(n):
            queue_impl.enqueue(i)

        # Dequeue n elements
        for i in range(n):
            queue_impl.dequeue()

        return time.time() - start

    results = {}
    sizes = [1000, 10000, 100000]

    for size in sizes:
        # Test different implementations
        simple_array_q = SimpleArrayQueue()
        linked_q = LinkedQueue()
        circular_q = CircularQueue(size)
        collections_dq = deque()

        results[size] = {
            "simple_array": benchmark_operations(simple_array_q, size),
            "linked_list": benchmark_operations(linked_q, size),
            "circular_array": benchmark_operations(circular_q, size),
            "collections_deque": time_deque(collections_dq, size)
        }

    return results

def time_deque(dq, n):
    """Time collections.deque"""
    start = time.time()
    for i in range(n):
        dq.append(i)
    for i in range(n):
        dq.popleft()
    return time.time() - start

# Typical results (approximate):
# Size: 1000
#   Simple Array: 0.05s  (O(n) dequeue)
#   Linked List: 0.001s
#   Circular Array: 0.0008s
#   collections.deque: 0.0005s (fastest)
#
# Size: 100000
#   Simple Array: 50s (quadratic!)
#   Linked List: 0.1s
#   Circular Array: 0.08s
#   collections.deque: 0.05s

# Conclusion: collections.deque is fastest for general use

---

6. Optimization and Trade-offs

6.1 Implementation Trade-offs

Array vs Linked List Queue:

class QueueImplementationTradeoffs:
    """
    Detailed comparison of queue implementations
    """

    @staticmethod
    def array_based_analysis():
        return {
            "Pros": [
                "Cache-friendly (contiguous memory)",
                "No pointer overhead",
                "Better for small fixed-size queues",
                "Simple index arithmetic"
            ],
            "Cons": [
                "Fixed capacity (or resize overhead)",
                "Wasted space in linear variant",
                "Circular indexing can be complex"
            ],
            "Best For": [
                "Known maximum size",
                "Performance-critical applications",
                "Embedded systems"
            ]
        }

    @staticmethod
    def linked_list_analysis():
        return {
            "Pros": [
                "True dynamic size",
                "No resize overhead",
                "Guaranteed O(1) operations",
                "No wasted space"
            ],
            "Cons": [
                "Pointer overhead (~2x memory)",
                "Poor cache locality",
                "Memory fragmentation",
                "Slower than array in practice"
            ],
            "Best For": [
                "Unpredictable size",
                "Very large queues",
                "Memory fragmented environment"
            ]
        }

# Hybrid approach
class HybridQueue:
    """
    Combine benefits of both implementations

    Use array for small queues, linked list for large
    """

    def __init__(self, threshold=1000):
        self.threshold = threshold
        self.array_queue = []
        self.linked_queue = None
        self.using_array = True

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """Switch to linked list if threshold exceeded"""
        if self.using_array:
            self.array_queue.append(item)

            if len(self.array_queue) > self.threshold:
                self._switch_to_linked()
        else:
            self.linked_queue.enqueue(item)

    def _switch_to_linked(self):
        """Migrate from array to linked list"""
        self.linked_queue = LinkedQueue()
        for item in self.array_queue:
            self.linked_queue.enqueue(item)
        self.array_queue = None
        self.using_array = False

    def dequeue(self):
        if self.using_array:
            if not self.array_queue:
                raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
            return self.array_queue.pop(0)
        else:
            return self.linked_queue.dequeue()

6.2 Space Optimization Techniques

Circular Queue Optimization:

class SpaceOptimizedCircularQueue:
    """
    Circular queue with dynamic resizing and shrinking
    """

    def __init__(self, initial_capacity=4):
        self.items = [None] * initial_capacity
        self.capacity = initial_capacity
        self.front = 0
        self.rear = -1
        self.size = 0
        self.load_factor_high = 0.75
        self.load_factor_low = 0.25

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """Resize up if load factor exceeded"""
        if self.size >= self.capacity * self.load_factor_high:
            self._resize(self.capacity * 2)

        self.rear = (self.rear + 1) % self.capacity
        self.items[self.rear] = item
        self.size += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """Resize down if load factor too low"""
        if self.size == 0:
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        item = self.items[self.front]
        self.items[self.front] = None
        self.front = (self.front + 1) % self.capacity
        self.size -= 1

        # Shrink if using less than 25% capacity
        if (self.size > 0 and
            self.size <= self.capacity * self.load_factor_low and
            self.capacity > 4):
            self._resize(self.capacity // 2)

        return item

    def _resize(self, new_capacity):
        """Resize and reorganize elements"""
        new_items = [None] * new_capacity

        # Copy elements in order
        for i in range(self.size):
            new_items[i] = self.items[(self.front + i) % self.capacity]

        self.items = new_items
        self.front = 0
        self.rear = self.size - 1
        self.capacity = new_capacity

Memory-Efficient Priority Queue:

class CompactPriorityQueue:
    """
    Priority queue optimized for memory

    Use single array with tuples vs separate arrays
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.heap = []  # Single array

    def enqueue(self, item, priority):
        """Compact storage with tuples"""
        import heapq
        heapq.heappush(self.heap, (priority, item))

    def dequeue(self):
        """Extract minimum"""
        import heapq
        if not self.heap:
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return heapq.heappop(self.heap)[1]

# Compare with less efficient version
class VerbosePriorityQueue:
    """Less memory efficient - separate arrays"""

    def __init__(self):
        self.priorities = []
        self.items = []

    # This wastes space with parallel arrays

6.3 Performance Optimizations

Batch Operations:

class BatchQueue:
    """
    Queue optimized for batch operations

    Enqueue/dequeue multiple items efficiently
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.items = []

    def enqueue_batch(self, items):
        """O(k) for k items vs k×O(1)"""
        self.items.extend(items)

    def dequeue_batch(self, count):
        """Dequeue multiple items at once"""
        if count > len(self.items):
            count = len(self.items)

        result = self.items[:count]
        self.items = self.items[count:]
        return result

    def enqueue(self, item):
        self.items.append(item)

    def dequeue(self):
        if not self.items:
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self.items.pop(0)

Lock-Free Queue for Concurrency:

import threading
from threading import Lock

class LockFreeQueue:
    """
    Lock-free queue using CAS (Compare-And-Swap)

    Better performance under high concurrency
    """

    class Node:
        def __init__(self, value):
            self.value = value
            self.next = None

    def __init__(self):
        dummy = self.Node(None)
        self.head = dummy
        self.tail = dummy
        self._lock = Lock()  # Simulating atomic operations

    def enqueue(self, value):
        """Lock-free enqueue"""
        new_node = self.Node(value)

        while True:
            tail = self.tail
            tail_next = tail.next

            if tail == self.tail:  # Still valid
                if tail_next is None:
                    # Try to link new node
                    if self._compare_and_swap_next(tail, None, new_node):
                        # Try to swing tail
                        self._compare_and_swap_tail(tail, new_node)
                        return
                else:
                    # Help other thread
                    self._compare_and_swap_tail(tail, tail_next)

    def dequeue(self):
        """Lock-free dequeue"""
        while True:
            head = self.head
            tail = self.tail
            head_next = head.next

            if head == self.head:
                if head == tail:
                    if head_next is None:
                        raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
                    self._compare_and_swap_tail(tail, head_next)
                else:
                    value = head_next.value
                    if self._compare_and_swap_head(head, head_next):
                        return value

    def _compare_and_swap_next(self, node, expected, new_value):
        """Atomic CAS on next pointer"""
        with self._lock:
            if node.next == expected:
                node.next = new_value
                return True
            return False

    def _compare_and_swap_head(self, expected, new_value):
        """Atomic CAS on head"""
        with self._lock:
            if self.head == expected:
                self.head = new_value
                return True
            return False

    def _compare_and_swap_tail(self, expected, new_value):
        """Atomic CAS on tail"""
        with self._lock:
            if self.tail == expected:
                self.tail = new_value
                return True
            return False

6.4 Algorithm-Specific Optimizations

Optimized BFS:

def optimized_bfs_bidirectional(graph, start, end):
    """
    Bidirectional BFS for faster pathfinding

    Search from both start and end simultaneously
    Time: O(b^(d/2)) vs O(b^d) for unidirectional
    """
    if start == end:
        return [start]

    # Two queues: forward and backward
    forward_queue = [(start, [start])]
    backward_queue = [(end, [end])]

    forward_visited = {start: [start]}
    backward_visited = {end: [end]}

    while forward_queue and backward_queue:
        # Expand smaller frontier
        if len(forward_queue) <= len(backward_queue):
            path = _bfs_step(graph, forward_queue, forward_visited,
                           backward_visited, forward=True)
        else:
            path = _bfs_step(graph, backward_queue, backward_visited,
                           forward_visited, forward=False)

        if path:
            return path

    return None

def _bfs_step(graph, queue, visited, other_visited, forward):
    """Single BFS step"""
    node, path = queue.pop(0)

    for neighbor in graph.get(node, []):
        if neighbor in other_visited:
            # Found intersection!
            if forward:
                return path + other_visited[neighbor][::-1]
            else:
                return other_visited[neighbor] + path[::-1]

        if neighbor not in visited:
            new_path = path + [neighbor]
            visited[neighbor] = new_path
            queue.append((neighbor, new_path))

    return None

Optimized Sliding Window:

def optimized_sliding_window_max(nums, k):
    """
    Optimized sliding window with early termination
    """
    from collections import deque

    if not nums or k == 0:
        return []

    # Special cases
    if k == 1:
        return nums

    if k >= len(nums):
        return [max(nums)]

    dq = deque()
    result = []

    for i in range(len(nums)):
        # Remove outside window
        if dq and dq[0] <= i - k:
            dq.popleft()

        # Maintain decreasing order
        while dq and nums[dq[-1]] < nums[i]:
            dq.pop()

        dq.append(i)

        if i >= k - 1:
            result.append(nums[dq[0]])

    return result

---

7. Comparative Analysis

7.1 Queue vs Stack

Fundamental Differences:

| Aspect | Queue (FIFO) | Stack (LIFO) | | ------------- | ------------------------------- | --------------------- | | Ordering | First-In-First-Out | Last-In-First-Out | | Operations | Enqueue (rear), Dequeue (front) | Push (top), Pop (top) | | Access Points | Two ends (front & rear) | One end (top) | | Use Cases | BFS, scheduling, buffering | DFS, undo, recursion | | Real-World | Line at store | Stack of plates |

# Queue: FIFO
queue = []
queue.append(1)  # Enqueue
queue.append(2)
queue.append(3)
queue.pop(0)  # Dequeue: 1 (first in, first out)

# Stack: LIFO
stack = []
stack.append(1)  # Push
stack.append(2)
stack.append(3)
stack.pop()  # Pop: 3 (last in, first out)

7.2 Different Queue Variants Comparison

def compare_queue_variants():
    """Compare queue variants"""

    return {
        "Simple Queue": {
            "structure": "Front → [1][2][3] ← Rear",
            "operations": "Enqueue at rear, dequeue at front",
            "use_case": "General FIFO processing"
        },

        "Circular Queue": {
            "structure": "Wrap-around array",
            "advantage": "Efficient space usage",
            "use_case": "Fixed-size buffering"
        },

        "Priority Queue": {
            "structure": "Heap-based",
            "ordering": "By priority, not arrival",
            "use_case": "Task scheduling, Dijkstra's"
        },

        "Deque": {
            "structure": "Front ⇄ [1][2][3] ⇄ Rear",
            "operations": "Both ends accessible",
            "use_case": "Sliding window, palindrome"
        },

        "Monotonic Queue": {
            "structure": "Maintains order",
            "constraint": "Increasing or decreasing",
            "use_case": "Sliding window max/min"
        }
    }

7.3 BFS vs DFS

# BFS uses Queue
def bfs(graph, start):
    """Level-by-level exploration"""
    queue = [start]
    visited = {start}

    while queue:
        node = queue.pop(0)
        for neighbor in graph[node]:
            if neighbor not in visited:
                visited.add(neighbor)
                queue.append(neighbor)

# DFS uses Stack (or recursion)
def dfs(graph, start):
    """Depth-first exploration"""
    stack = [start]
    visited = {start}

    while stack:
        node = stack.pop()
        for neighbor in graph[node]:
            if neighbor not in visited:
                visited.add(neighbor)
                stack.append(neighbor)

---

8. Edge Cases and Limitations

8.1 Common Edge Cases

def queue_edge_cases():
    """Handle queue edge cases"""

    # Empty queue
    queue = []
    try:
        queue.pop(0)  # Error!
    except IndexError:
        print("Cannot dequeue from empty queue")

    # Single element
    queue = [1]
    assert queue.pop(0) == 1
    assert len(queue) == 0

    # Full queue (bounded)
    bounded_q = CircularQueue(capacity=3)
    bounded_q.enqueue(1)
    bounded_q.enqueue(2)
    bounded_q.enqueue(3)
    # bounded_q.enqueue(4)  # Would raise OverflowError

    # Priority queue with equal priorities
    import heapq
    pq = []
    heapq.heappush(pq, (1, 'a'))
    heapq.heappush(pq, (1, 'b'))
    # Order of 'a' and 'b' is undefined

---

9. Practical Mastery

This section provides complete, production-ready implementations for all 10 queue topics with extensive comments, test cases, and real-world examples.

9.1 Topic 48: Queue Data Structure (Array and Linked List Implementation)

Complete Array-Based Queue Implementation:

class ArrayQueue:
    """
    Production-ready array-based queue with circular buffer

    Features:
    - Amortized O(1) enqueue and dequeue
    - Dynamic resizing
    - Memory efficient with circular indexing
    - Comprehensive error handling
    """

    def __init__(self, capacity=10):
        """
        Initialize queue with given capacity

        Args:
            capacity: Initial capacity (default 10)
        """
        self._data = [None] * capacity
        self._front = 0
        self._size = 0
        self._capacity = capacity

    def __len__(self):
        """Return number of elements in queue"""
        return self._size

    def is_empty(self):
        """Check if queue is empty - O(1)"""
        return self._size == 0

    def is_full(self):
        """Check if queue is at capacity - O(1)"""
        return self._size == self._capacity

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """
        Add item to rear of queue - Amortized O(1)

        Args:
            item: Item to add

        Raises:
            OverflowError: If queue is full (before resize)
        """
        if self.is_full():
            self._resize(2 * self._capacity)  # Double capacity

        # Calculate rear position using circular indexing
        rear = (self._front + self._size) % self._capacity
        self._data[rear] = item
        self._size += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """
        Remove and return front item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        item = self._data[self._front]
        self._data[self._front] = None  # Help garbage collection
        self._front = (self._front + 1) % self._capacity
        self._size -= 1

        # Shrink if utilizing less than 25%
        if 0 < self._size < self._capacity // 4:
            self._resize(self._capacity // 2)

        return item

    def front(self):
        """
        View front item without removing - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self._data[self._front]

    def _resize(self, new_capacity):
        """
        Resize internal array - O(n)

        Args:
            new_capacity: New capacity for internal array
        """
        old_data = self._data
        self._data = [None] * new_capacity

        # Copy elements to new array starting at index 0
        for i in range(self._size):
            self._data[i] = old_data[(self._front + i) % self._capacity]

        self._front = 0
        self._capacity = new_capacity

    def __str__(self):
        """String representation"""
        if self.is_empty():
            return "Queue([])"

        items = []
        for i in range(self._size):
            items.append(str(self._data[(self._front + i) % self._capacity]))

        return f"Queue([{' <- '.join(items)}])"

    def __repr__(self):
        """Detailed representation"""
        return (f"ArrayQueue(size={self._size}, capacity={self._capacity}, "
                f"front={self._front})")


# Comprehensive test cases
def test_array_queue():
    """Test array-based queue implementation"""
    print("Testing ArrayQueue...")

    # Test 1: Basic operations
    q = ArrayQueue(5)
    assert q.is_empty()

    # Enqueue elements
    for i in range(1, 6):
        q.enqueue(i)
    print(f"After enqueuing 1-5: {q}")

    # Test 2: Dequeue
    assert q.dequeue() == 1
    assert q.front() == 2
    print(f"After dequeue: {q}")

    # Test 3: Wrap-around (circular)
    q.enqueue(6)
    q.enqueue(7)  # Should trigger resize
    print(f"After enqueuing 6,7: {q}")

    # Test 4: Empty queue
    while not q.is_empty():
        q.dequeue()
    assert q.is_empty()
    print("Queue emptied successfully")

    # Test 5: Error handling
    try:
        q.dequeue()
        assert False, "Should raise IndexError"
    except IndexError:
        print("✓ Correctly raised IndexError on empty dequeue")

    print("All ArrayQueue tests passed!\n")


**Complete Linked List-Based Queue Implementation:**

```python
class Node:
    """Node for linked list"""
    __slots__ = ['data', 'next']  # Memory optimization

    def __init__(self, data):
        self.data = data
        self.next = None


class LinkedListQueue:
    """
    Production-ready linked list-based queue

    Features:
    - True O(1) enqueue and dequeue (no resizing)
    - No capacity limit (until memory exhausted)
    - Efficient for unknown size queues
    - Front and rear pointers for O(1) operations
    """

    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize empty queue"""
        self._front = None
        self._rear = None
        self._size = 0

    def __len__(self):
        """Return number of elements - O(1)"""
        return self._size

    def is_empty(self):
        """Check if queue is empty - O(1)"""
        return self._front is None

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """
        Add item to rear - O(1)

        Args:
            item: Item to add
        """
        new_node = Node(item)

        if self.is_empty():
            # First element
            self._front = new_node
            self._rear = new_node
        else:
            # Link to rear and update rear pointer
            self._rear.next = new_node
            self._rear = new_node

        self._size += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """
        Remove and return front item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        item = self._front.data
        self._front = self._front.next
        self._size -= 1

        # If queue becomes empty, update rear
        if self.is_empty():
            self._rear = None

        return item

    def front(self):
        """
        View front item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self._front.data

    def rear(self):
        """
        View rear item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Rear item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self._rear.data

    def clear(self):
        """Clear all elements - O(1)"""
        self._front = None
        self._rear = None
        self._size = 0

    def to_list(self):
        """Convert to list - O(n)"""
        result = []
        current = self._front
        while current:
            result.append(current.data)
            current = current.next
        return result

    def __str__(self):
        """String representation - O(n)"""
        if self.is_empty():
            return "Queue([])"
        return f"Queue({self.to_list()})"

    def __repr__(self):
        """Detailed representation"""
        return f"LinkedListQueue(size={self._size})"

    def __iter__(self):
        """Iterator support - O(n)"""
        current = self._front
        while current:
            yield current.data
            current = current.next


# Comprehensive test cases
def test_linked_list_queue():
    """Test linked list-based queue"""
    print("Testing LinkedListQueue...")

    # Test 1: Basic operations
    q = LinkedListQueue()
    assert q.is_empty()

    # Enqueue elements
    for i in range(1, 6):
        q.enqueue(i)
    print(f"After enqueuing 1-5: {q}")
    assert len(q) == 5

    # Test 2: Front and rear
    assert q.front() == 1
    assert q.rear() == 5

    # Test 3: Dequeue
    assert q.dequeue() == 1
    assert q.dequeue() == 2
    print(f"After 2 dequeues: {q}")
    assert len(q) == 3

    # Test 4: Iterator
    result = list(q)
    assert result == [3, 4, 5]
    print(f"Iterator test: {result}")

    # Test 5: Clear
    q.clear()
    assert q.is_empty()
    print("Cleared queue")

    # Test 6: Large queue (no capacity limit)
    for i in range(10000):
        q.enqueue(i)
    assert len(q) == 10000
    print("✓ Successfully handled 10,000 elements")

    print("All LinkedListQueue tests passed!\n")


**Performance Comparison:**

```python
def compare_queue_implementations():
    """
    Compare array vs linked list queue performance
    """
    import time

    print("Performance Comparison: Array vs Linked List Queue")
    print("=" * 60)

    n = 100000

    # Test Array Queue
    start = time.time()
    aq = ArrayQueue()
    for i in range(n):
        aq.enqueue(i)
    for i in range(n):
        aq.dequeue()
    array_time = time.time() - start

    # Test Linked List Queue
    start = time.time()
    llq = LinkedListQueue()
    for i in range(n):
        llq.enqueue(i)
    for i in range(n):
        llq.dequeue()
    ll_time = time.time() - start

    print(f"\n{n} enqueue + {n} dequeue operations:")
    print(f"  Array Queue:       {array_time:.4f} seconds")
    print(f"  Linked List Queue: {ll_time:.4f} seconds")
    print(f"  Speedup:           {ll_time/array_time:.2f}x")

    print("\nMemory Characteristics:")
    print("  Array Queue:")
    print("    - Contiguous memory (cache-friendly)")
    print("    - Overhead: resizing operations")
    print("    - Best for: Known/bounded size")

    print("\n  Linked List Queue:")
    print("    - Scattered memory (pointer overhead)")
    print("    - No resizing needed")
    print("    - Best for: Unknown size, many operations")


# Run all tests
if __name__ == "__main__":
    test_array_queue()
    test_linked_list_queue()
    compare_queue_implementations()

9.2 Topic 49: Circular Queue Implementation

Complete Production-Ready Circular Queue:

class CircularQueue:
    """
    Production-ready circular queue implementation

    Features:
    - Fixed capacity (no resizing)
    - True O(1) operations
    - Space-efficient (reuses space)
    - Proper full/empty distinction

    Implementation details:
    - Uses front and rear pointers
    - Distinguishes full from empty using size counter
    - Modulo arithmetic for wrap-around
    """

    def __init__(self, capacity):
        """
        Initialize circular queue

        Args:
            capacity: Maximum number of elements
        """
        if capacity <= 0:
            raise ValueError("Capacity must be positive")

        self._data = [None] * capacity
        self._capacity = capacity
        self._front = 0
        self._rear = -1
        self._size = 0

    def __len__(self):
        """Return number of elements"""
        return self._size

    def capacity(self):
        """Return maximum capacity"""
        return self._capacity

    def is_empty(self):
        """Check if empty - O(1)"""
        return self._size == 0

    def is_full(self):
        """Check if full - O(1)"""
        return self._size == self._capacity

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """
        Add item to rear - O(1)

        Args:
            item: Item to add

        Raises:
            OverflowError: If queue is full
        """
        if self.is_full():
            raise OverflowError(f"Queue is full (capacity: {self._capacity})")

        # Move rear pointer circularly
        self._rear = (self._rear + 1) % self._capacity
        self._data[self._rear] = item
        self._size += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """
        Remove and return front item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        item = self._data[self._front]
        self._data[self._front] = None  # Help GC
        self._front = (self._front + 1) % self._capacity
        self._size -= 1

        return item

    def front(self):
        """
        View front item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self._data[self._front]

    def rear(self):
        """
        View rear item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Rear item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self._data[self._rear]

    def clear(self):
        """Clear all elements - O(n)"""
        for i in range(self._capacity):
            self._data[i] = None
        self._front = 0
        self._rear = -1
        self._size = 0

    def to_list(self):
        """
        Convert to list in FIFO order - O(n)

        Returns:
            List of elements from front to rear
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            return []

        result = []
        for i in range(self._size):
            idx = (self._front + i) % self._capacity
            result.append(self._data[idx])
        return result

    def visualize(self):
        """
        Visualize circular queue state

        Shows internal array with front/rear pointers
        """
        print(f"\nCircular Queue (size={self._size}/{self._capacity}):")
        print("Array:", end=" ")
        for i in range(self._capacity):
            marker = ""
            if i == self._front and i == self._rear and self._size > 0:
                marker = " F,R"
            elif i == self._front:
                marker = " F"
            elif i == self._rear:
                marker = " R"

            val = self._data[i] if self._data[i] is not None else "_"
            print(f"[{val}]{marker}", end=" ")
        print()

    def __str__(self):
        """String representation"""
        return f"CircularQueue({self.to_list()})"

    def __repr__(self):
        """Detailed representation"""
        return (f"CircularQueue(size={self._size}, capacity={self._capacity}, "
                f"front={self._front}, rear={self._rear})")


# Comprehensive test cases
def test_circular_queue():
    """Test circular queue with various scenarios"""
    print("Testing CircularQueue...")
    print("=" * 60)

    # Test 1: Basic operations
    print("\nTest 1: Basic operations")
    q = CircularQueue(5)

    for i in range(1, 4):
        q.enqueue(i)
    q.visualize()

    # Test 2: Wrap-around
    print("\nTest 2: Wrap-around behavior")
    q.dequeue()
    q.dequeue()
    q.enqueue(4)
    q.enqueue(5)
    q.enqueue(6)  # This should wrap around
    q.visualize()

    # Test 3: Full queue
    print("\nTest 3: Full queue")
    try:
        q.enqueue(7)
        assert False, "Should raise OverflowError"
    except OverflowError as e:
        print(f"✓ Correctly raised: {e}")

    # Test 4: Empty queue
    print("\nTest 4: Empty queue")
    while not q.is_empty():
        q.dequeue()
    q.visualize()

    try:
        q.dequeue()
        assert False, "Should raise IndexError"
    except IndexError:
        print("✓ Correctly raised IndexError")

    # Test 5: Multiple wrap-arounds
    print("\nTest 5: Multiple wrap-arounds")
    for cycle in range(3):
        print(f"\n  Cycle {cycle + 1}:")
        for i in range(5):
            q.enqueue(f"C{cycle}:{i}")
        for i in range(3):
            q.dequeue()
        q.visualize()

    print("\nAll CircularQueue tests passed!")


**Real-World Application: Ring Buffer for Audio Processing:**

```python
class AudioRingBuffer(CircularQueue):
    """
    Ring buffer for audio streaming

    Use case: Audio playback with circular buffer
    Producer fills buffer, consumer plays audio
    """

    def __init__(self, buffer_size=1024):
        super().__init__(buffer_size)
        self.underrun_count = 0
        self.overrun_count = 0

    def write_samples(self, samples):
        """
        Write audio samples to buffer

        Args:
            samples: List of audio samples

        Returns:
            Number of samples successfully written
        """
        written = 0
        for sample in samples:
            try:
                self.enqueue(sample)
                written += 1
            except OverflowError:
                self.overrun_count += 1
                break
        return written

    def read_samples(self, count):
        """
        Read audio samples from buffer

        Args:
            count: Number of samples to read

        Returns:
            List of samples (may be fewer than requested if underrun)
        """
        samples = []
        for _ in range(count):
            try:
                samples.append(self.dequeue())
            except IndexError:
                self.underrun_count += 1
                samples.append(0)  # Silence on underrun
        return samples

    def get_statistics(self):
        """Get buffer performance statistics"""
        return {
            'size': len(self),
            'capacity': self.capacity(),
            'utilization': len(self) / self.capacity(),
            'underruns': self.underrun_count,
            'overruns': self.overrun_count
        }


def demo_audio_buffer():
    """Demonstrate audio ring buffer"""
    print("\nAudio Ring Buffer Demo:")
    print("=" * 60)

    buffer = AudioRingBuffer(buffer_size=10)

    # Simulate producer-consumer
    print("\nSimulating audio streaming...")

    # Producer writes samples
    samples_in = [0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5]
    written = buffer.write_samples(samples_in)
    print(f"Producer wrote {written} samples")

    # Consumer reads samples
    samples_out = buffer.read_samples(3)
    print(f"Consumer read: {samples_out}")

    # Producer writes more
    written = buffer.write_samples([0.6, 0.7, 0.8])
    print(f"Producer wrote {written} more samples")

    # Check statistics
    stats = buffer.get_statistics()
    print(f"\nBuffer Statistics:")
    for key, value in stats.items():
        print(f"  {key}: {value}")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    test_circular_queue()
    demo_audio_buffer()

9.3 Topic 50: Priority Queue and Heap-based Implementation

Complete Priority Queue Implementation:

import heapq


class PriorityQueue:
    """
    Production-ready priority queue using binary heap

    Features:
    - Min-heap by default (lowest priority first)
    - O(log n) insert and extract
    - O(1) peek
    - Support for custom priorities
    - Tie-breaking with insertion order
    """

    def __init__(self, max_heap=False):
        """
        Initialize priority queue

        Args:
            max_heap: If True, create max-heap (highest priority first)
        """
        self._heap = []
        self._counter = 0  # For tie-breaking
        self._max_heap = max_heap

    def __len__(self):
        """Return number of elements"""
        return len(self._heap)

    def is_empty(self):
        """Check if empty - O(1)"""
        return len(self._heap) == 0

    def push(self, item, priority=None):
        """
        Add item with priority - O(log n)

        Args:
            item: Item to add
            priority: Priority value (lower = higher priority for min-heap)
                     If None, item itself is used as priority
        """
        if priority is None:
            priority = item

        # For max-heap, negate priority
        if self._max_heap:
            priority = -priority

        # Use counter for stable ordering (FIFO for equal priorities)
        entry = (priority, self._counter, item)
        heapq.heappush(self._heap, entry)
        self._counter += 1

    def pop(self):
        """
        Remove and return highest priority item - O(log n)

        Returns:
            Item with highest priority

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Priority queue is empty")

        priority, _, item = heapq.heappop(self._heap)
        return item

    def peek(self):
        """
        View highest priority item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Item with highest priority

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Priority queue is empty")

        priority, _, item = self._heap[0]
        return item

    def peek_with_priority(self):
        """
        View highest priority item and its priority - O(1)

        Returns:
            Tuple of (item, priority)
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Priority queue is empty")

        priority, _, item = self._heap[0]
        if self._max_heap:
            priority = -priority
        return item, priority

    def update_priority(self, old_item, new_priority):
        """
        Update priority of an item - O(n log n)

        Note: Inefficient, requires rebuilding heap
        For frequent updates, use indexed priority queue
        """
        # Remove old entry
        self._heap = [(p, c, i) for p, c, i in self._heap if i != old_item]
        heapq.heapify(self._heap)

        # Add with new priority
        self.push(old_item, new_priority)

    def clear(self):
        """Clear all elements - O(1)"""
        self._heap = []
        self._counter = 0

    def to_sorted_list(self):
        """
        Return elements in priority order - O(n log n)

        Note: Consumes the queue
        """
        result = []
        while not self.is_empty():
            result.append(self.pop())
        return result

    def __str__(self):
        """String representation"""
        if self.is_empty():
            return "PriorityQueue([])"
        # Show top 5 items
        preview = [self._heap[i][2] for i in range(min(5, len(self._heap)))]
        return f"PriorityQueue({preview}{'...' if len(self._heap) > 5 else ''})"


# Advanced: Priority Queue with Value Update
class IndexedPriorityQueue:
    """
    Priority queue with efficient priority updates

    Uses dictionary to track item positions for O(log n) updates
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self._heap = []
        self._item_to_index = {}  # Track positions
        self._counter = 0

    def push(self, item, priority):
        """Add or update item - O(log n)"""
        if item in self._item_to_index:
            # Update existing
            self.update_priority(item, priority)
        else:
            # Add new
            entry = [priority, self._counter, item]
            self._item_to_index[item] = len(self._heap)
            self._heap.append(entry)
            self._counter += 1
            self._sift_up(len(self._heap) - 1)

    def pop(self):
        """Remove and return min item - O(log n)"""
        if not self._heap:
            raise IndexError("Priority queue is empty")

        # Swap first and last
        self._swap(0, len(self._heap) - 1)

        # Remove last (which is now min)
        priority, _, item = self._heap.pop()
        del self._item_to_index[item]

        # Restore heap property
        if self._heap:
            self._sift_down(0)

        return item

    def update_priority(self, item, new_priority):
        """Update item's priority - O(log n)"""
        if item not in self._item_to_index:
            raise KeyError(f"Item {item} not in queue")

        index = self._item_to_index[item]
        old_priority = self._heap[index][0]
        self._heap[index][0] = new_priority

        # Restore heap property
        if new_priority < old_priority:
            self._sift_up(index)
        else:
            self._sift_down(index)

    def _sift_up(self, index):
        """Bubble element up - O(log n)"""
        while index > 0:
            parent = (index - 1) // 2
            if self._heap[index][0] >= self._heap[parent][0]:
                break
            self._swap(index, parent)
            index = parent

    def _sift_down(self, index):
        """Bubble element down - O(log n)"""
        while True:
            smallest = index
            left = 2 * index + 1
            right = 2 * index + 2

            if (left < len(self._heap) and
                self._heap[left][0] < self._heap[smallest][0]):
                smallest = left

            if (right < len(self._heap) and
                self._heap[right][0] < self._heap[smallest][0]):
                smallest = right

            if smallest == index:
                break

            self._swap(index, smallest)
            index = smallest

    def _swap(self, i, j):
        """Swap two elements and update index map"""
        self._heap[i], self._heap[j] = self._heap[j], self._heap[i]
        self._item_to_index[self._heap[i][2]] = i
        self._item_to_index[self._heap[j][2]] = j


# Test cases and examples
def test_priority_queue():
    """Test priority queue implementations"""
    print("Testing PriorityQueue...")
    print("=" * 60)

    # Test 1: Min-heap (default)
    print("\nTest 1: Min-Heap Priority Queue")
    pq = PriorityQueue()

    # Add tasks with priorities
    pq.push("Low priority task", priority=10)
    pq.push("High priority task", priority=1)
    pq.push("Medium priority task", priority=5)

    print("Processing tasks by priority:")
    while not pq.is_empty():
        task, priority = pq.peek_with_priority()
        print(f"  Priority {priority}: {pq.pop()}")

    # Test 2: Max-heap
    print("\nTest 2: Max-Heap Priority Queue")
    max_pq = PriorityQueue(max_heap=True)

    scores = [(85, "Alice"), (92, "Bob"), (78, "Charlie"), (95, "David")]
    for score, name in scores:
        max_pq.push(name, priority=score)

    print("Top scorers:")
    for i in range(3):
        name, score = max_pq.peek_with_priority()
        print(f"  {i+1}. {max_pq.pop()} - Score: {score}")

    # Test 3: Stable ordering (FIFO for equal priorities)
    print("\nTest 3: Stable Ordering")
    stable_pq = PriorityQueue()

    for i in range(5):
        stable_pq.push(f"Task {i}", priority=1)  # All same priority

    print("Equal priority tasks (should be FIFO):")
    while not stable_pq.is_empty():
        print(f"  {stable_pq.pop()}")

    print("\nAll PriorityQueue tests passed!")


def demo_task_scheduler():
    """Real-world example: Task scheduler with priorities"""
    print("\nTask Scheduler Demo:")
    print("=" * 60)

    class Task:
        def __init__(self, name, priority, duration):
            self.name = name
            self.priority = priority
            self.duration = duration

        def __repr__(self):
            return f"Task({self.name}, P{self.priority}, {self.duration}s)"

    scheduler = PriorityQueue()

    # Add tasks
    tasks = [
        Task("Critical bug fix", 1, 30),
        Task("Code review", 3, 15),
        Task("Documentation", 5, 45),
        Task("Security patch", 1, 20),
        Task("Feature request", 4, 60)
    ]

    for task in tasks:
        scheduler.push(task, priority=task.priority)

    # Execute tasks
    print("\nExecuting tasks in priority order:")
    total_time = 0
    while not scheduler.is_empty():
        task = scheduler.pop()
        total_time += task.duration
        print(f"  {task} - Completed at t={total_time}min")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    test_priority_queue()
    demo_task_scheduler()

9.4 Topic 51: Deque (Double-Ended Queue)

Complete Deque Implementation:

class Deque:
    """
    Production-ready double-ended queue (deque)

    Features:
    - O(1) operations at both ends
    - Doubly-linked list implementation
    - Supports queue and stack operations
    - Memory efficient with node pooling option
    """

    class _Node:
        """Doubly-linked node"""
        __slots__ = ['data', 'prev', 'next']

        def __init__(self, data):
            self.data = data
            self.prev = None
            self.next = None

    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize empty deque"""
        self._front = None
        self._rear = None
        self._size = 0

    def __len__(self):
        """Return number of elements - O(1)"""
        return self._size

    def is_empty(self):
        """Check if empty - O(1)"""
        return self._size == 0

    # Front operations
    def add_front(self, item):
        """
        Add item to front - O(1)

        Args:
            item: Item to add
        """
        new_node = self._Node(item)

        if self.is_empty():
            self._front = self._rear = new_node
        else:
            new_node.next = self._front
            self._front.prev = new_node
            self._front = new_node

        self._size += 1

    def remove_front(self):
        """
        Remove and return front item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If deque is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Deque is empty")

        item = self._front.data

        if self._size == 1:
            self._front = self._rear = None
        else:
            self._front = self._front.next
            self._front.prev = None

        self._size -= 1
        return item

    def peek_front(self):
        """
        View front item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If deque is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Deque is empty")
        return self._front.data

    # Rear operations
    def add_rear(self, item):
        """
        Add item to rear - O(1)

        Args:
            item: Item to add
        """
        new_node = self._Node(item)

        if self.is_empty():
            self._front = self._rear = new_node
        else:
            new_node.prev = self._rear
            self._rear.next = new_node
            self._rear = new_node

        self._size += 1

    def remove_rear(self):
        """
        Remove and return rear item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Rear item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If deque is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Deque is empty")

        item = self._rear.data

        if self._size == 1:
            self._front = self._rear = None
        else:
            self._rear = self._rear.prev
            self._rear.next = None

        self._size -= 1
        return item

    def peek_rear(self):
        """
        View rear item - O(1)

        Returns:
            Rear item

        Raises:
            IndexError: If deque is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Deque is empty")
        return self._rear.data

    # Utility methods
    def clear(self):
        """Clear all elements - O(1)"""
        self._front = self._rear = None
        self._size = 0

    def to_list(self):
        """Convert to list from front to rear - O(n)"""
        result = []
        current = self._front
        while current:
            result.append(current.data)
            current = current.next
        return result

    def rotate(self, steps=1):
        """
        Rotate deque by steps positions - O(steps)

        Positive steps: rotate right (rear to front)
        Negative steps: rotate left (front to rear)

        Args:
            steps: Number of positions to rotate
        """
        if self.is_empty() or steps == 0:
            return

        # Normalize steps
        steps = steps % self._size if self._size > 0 else 0

        # Rotate right
        for _ in range(steps):
            item = self.remove_rear()
            self.add_front(item)

    def __str__(self):
        """String representation"""
        return f"Deque({self.to_list()})"

    def __repr__(self):
        """Detailed representation"""
        return f"Deque(size={self._size})"

    def __iter__(self):
        """Iterator from front to rear"""
        current = self._front
        while current:
            yield current.data
            current = current.next

    def __reversed__(self):
        """Reverse iterator from rear to front"""
        current = self._rear
        while current:
            yield current.data
            current = current.prev


# Test cases
def test_deque():
    """Test deque implementation"""
    print("Testing Deque...")
    print("=" * 60)

    # Test 1: Basic operations
    print("\nTest 1: Basic Operations")
    dq = Deque()

    # Add to both ends
    dq.add_rear(1)
    dq.add_rear(2)
    dq.add_front(0)
    dq.add_front(-1)
    print(f"After operations: {dq}")
    # Should be: [-1, 0, 1, 2]

    # Test 2: Remove from both ends
    print("\nTest 2: Remove Operations")
    print(f"Remove front: {dq.remove_front()}")  # -1
    print(f"Remove rear: {dq.remove_rear()}")    # 2
    print(f"After removals: {dq}")  # [0, 1]

    # Test 3: Peek operations
    print("\nTest 3: Peek Operations")
    print(f"Peek front: {dq.peek_front()}")  # 0
    print(f"Peek rear: {dq.peek_rear()}")    # 1
    print(f"Deque unchanged: {dq}")

    # Test 4: Rotation
    print("\nTest 4: Rotation")
    dq.clear()
    for i in range(1, 6):
        dq.add_rear(i)
    print(f"Initial: {dq}")

    dq.rotate(2)
    print(f"After rotate(2): {dq}")  # [4, 5, 1, 2, 3]

    dq.rotate(-1)
    print(f"After rotate(-1): {dq}")  # [5, 1, 2, 3, 4]

    # Test 5: Use as queue (FIFO)
    print("\nTest 5: Use as Queue (FIFO)")
    dq.clear()
    dq.add_rear(1)
    dq.add_rear(2)
    dq.add_rear(3)
    print(f"Queue: {dq}")
    while not dq.is_empty():
        print(f"  Dequeue: {dq.remove_front()}")

    # Test 6: Use as stack (LIFO)
    print("\nTest 6: Use as Stack (LIFO)")
    dq.add_rear(1)
    dq.add_rear(2)
    dq.add_rear(3)
    print(f"Stack: {dq}")
    while not dq.is_empty():
        print(f"  Pop: {dq.remove_rear()}")

    # Test 7: Iteration
    print("\nTest 7: Iteration")
    for i in range(1, 4):
        dq.add_rear(i)
    print(f"Forward: {list(dq)}")
    print(f"Backward: {list(reversed(dq))}")

    print("\nAll Deque tests passed!")


def demo_palindrome_checker():
    """Real-world example: Palindrome checker using deque"""
    print("\nPalindrome Checker Demo:")
    print("=" * 60)

    def is_palindrome(text):
        """
        Check if text is palindrome using deque

        Strategy: Compare from both ends simultaneously
        """
        # Normalize: remove spaces and convert to lowercase
        text = ''.join(text.split()).lower()

        dq = Deque()
        for char in text:
            dq.add_rear(char)

        while len(dq) > 1:
            if dq.remove_front() != dq.remove_rear():
                return False

        return True

    # Test palindromes
    test_strings = [
        "racecar",
        "A man a plan a canal Panama",
        "hello",
        "Madam",
        "Step on no pets"
    ]

    for text in test_strings:
        result = is_palindrome(text)
        print(f"  '{text}': {'Palindrome' if result else 'Not palindrome'}")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    test_deque()
    demo_palindrome_checker()

9.5 Common Interview Patterns

def queue_interview_patterns():
    """Common queue patterns in interviews"""

    return {
        "Pattern 1: BFS Template": """
            queue = [start]
            visited = {start}

            while queue:
                node = queue.pop(0)
                process(node)

                for neighbor in get_neighbors(node):
                    if neighbor not in visited:
                        visited.add(neighbor)
                        queue.append(neighbor)
        """,

        "Pattern 2: Level-Order Template": """
            queue = [root]

            while queue:
                level_size = len(queue)
                for _ in range(level_size):
                    node = queue.pop(0)
                    process(node)
                    add_children_to_queue()
        """,

        "Pattern 3: Monotonic Queue Template": """
            from collections import deque
            dq = deque()

            for i, val in enumerate(arr):
                # Remove outside window
                while dq and dq[0] < i - k:
                    dq.popleft()

                # Maintain order
                while dq and arr[dq[-1]] < val:
                    dq.pop()

                dq.append(i)
        """,

        "Pattern 4: Priority Queue Template": """
            import heapq
            heap = []

            for item in items:
                heapq.heappush(heap, (priority, item))

            while heap:
                priority, item = heapq.heappop(heap)
                process(item)
        """
    }

---

10. Advanced Concepts

10.1 Concurrent Queues

Lock-Based Thread-Safe Queue:

import threading
from collections import deque


class ThreadSafeQueue:
    """
    Production-ready thread-safe queue using locks

    Features:
    - Mutual exclusion with locks
    - Condition variables for blocking operations
    - Bounded capacity with blocking
    - Thread-safe operations
    """

    def __init__(self, max_size=0):
        """
        Initialize thread-safe queue

        Args:
            max_size: Maximum capacity (0 = unbounded)
        """
        self._queue = deque()
        self._max_size = max_size
        self._lock = threading.Lock()
        self._not_empty = threading.Condition(self._lock)
        self._not_full = threading.Condition(self._lock)

    def enqueue(self, item, block=True, timeout=None):
        """
        Add item to queue

        Args:
            item: Item to add
            block: If True, block when full
            timeout: Maximum time to wait (None = forever)

        Returns:
            True if successful

        Raises:
            Full: If queue full and block=False
        """
        with self._not_full:
            # Wait if queue is full
            if self._max_size > 0:
                while len(self._queue) >= self._max_size:
                    if not block:
                        raise Exception("Queue is full")
                    if not self._not_full.wait(timeout):
                        raise Exception("Timeout waiting for space")

            self._queue.append(item)
            self._not_empty.notify()  # Wake up waiting dequeue
            return True

    def dequeue(self, block=True, timeout=None):
        """
        Remove and return front item

        Args:
            block: If True, block when empty
            timeout: Maximum time to wait

        Returns:
            Front item

        Raises:
            Empty: If queue empty and block=False
        """
        with self._not_empty:
            # Wait if queue is empty
            while len(self._queue) == 0:
                if not block:
                    raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
                if not self._not_empty.wait(timeout):
                    raise Exception("Timeout waiting for item")

            item = self._queue.popleft()
            self._not_full.notify()  # Wake up waiting enqueue
            return item

    def size(self):
        """Get queue size (thread-safe)"""
        with self._lock:
            return len(self._queue)

    def is_empty(self):
        """Check if empty (thread-safe)"""
        with self._lock:
            return len(self._queue) == 0


**Lock-Free Queue (Michael-Scott Algorithm):**

```python
import threading
from typing import Optional, Any


class LockFreeNode:
    """Node for lock-free queue"""
    __slots__ = ['value', 'next']

    def __init__(self, value=None):
        self.value = value
        self.next = None


class LockFreeQueue:
    """
    Lock-free queue using Michael-Scott algorithm

    Features:
    - Wait-free enqueue
    - Lock-free dequeue
    - Uses atomic CAS operations
    - High concurrency performance

    Note: This is a simplified version for demonstration
    Production use requires atomic operations library
    """

    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize with dummy node"""
        dummy = LockFreeNode()
        self._head = dummy
        self._tail = dummy
        self._lock = threading.Lock()  # For CAS simulation

    def enqueue(self, value):
        """
        Add item to queue - Wait-free

        Args:
            value: Item to add
        """
        new_node = LockFreeNode(value)

        while True:
            tail = self._tail
            next_node = tail.next

            # Check if tail is still valid
            if tail == self._tail:
                if next_node is None:
                    # Try to link new node
                    if self._compare_and_swap_next(tail, None, new_node):
                        # Success, try to swing tail
                        self._compare_and_swap_tail(tail, new_node)
                        return
                else:
                    # Help other thread swing tail
                    self._compare_and_swap_tail(tail, next_node)

    def dequeue(self) -> Optional[Any]:
        """
        Remove and return front item - Lock-free

        Returns:
            Front item or None if empty
        """
        while True:
            head = self._head
            tail = self._tail
            first = head.next

            # Check if head is still valid
            if head == self._head:
                if head == tail:
                    # Queue empty or tail falling behind
                    if first is None:
                        return None  # Empty
                    # Tail falling behind, help advance it
                    self._compare_and_swap_tail(tail, first)
                else:
                    # Read value before CAS
                    value = first.value
                    # Try to swing head
                    if self._compare_and_swap_head(head, first):
                        return value

    def _compare_and_swap_next(self, node, expected, new):
        """Atomic CAS for next pointer (simplified)"""
        with self._lock:
            if node.next == expected:
                node.next = new
                return True
            return False

    def _compare_and_swap_head(self, expected, new):
        """Atomic CAS for head (simplified)"""
        with self._lock:
            if self._head == expected:
                self._head = new
                return True
            return False

    def _compare_and_swap_tail(self, expected, new):
        """Atomic CAS for tail (simplified)"""
        with self._lock:
            if self._tail == expected:
                self._tail = new
                return True
            return False


# Performance comparison
def demo_concurrent_queues():
    """Demonstrate concurrent queue performance"""
    import time
    from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor

    print("\nConcurrent Queue Performance Demo:")
    print("=" * 60)

    def producer_consumer_test(queue_class, num_threads=4, items_per_thread=1000):
        """Test producer-consumer with given queue"""
        queue = queue_class()

        def producer():
            for i in range(items_per_thread):
                queue.enqueue(i)

        def consumer():
            consumed = 0
            for _ in range(items_per_thread):
                while True:
                    try:
                        queue.dequeue()
                        consumed += 1
                        break
                    except:
                        time.sleep(0.0001)
            return consumed

        # Run test
        start = time.time()
        with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=num_threads*2) as executor:
            # Start producers
            producer_futures = [executor.submit(producer)
                              for _ in range(num_threads)]

            # Start consumers
            consumer_futures = [executor.submit(consumer)
                              for _ in range(num_threads)]

            # Wait for completion
            for f in producer_futures + consumer_futures:
                f.result()

        elapsed = time.time() - start
        throughput = (num_threads * items_per_thread * 2) / elapsed

        return elapsed, throughput

    # Test both implementations
    print("\nTesting ThreadSafeQueue (lock-based):")
    elapsed, throughput = producer_consumer_test(ThreadSafeQueue)
    print(f"  Time: {elapsed:.3f}s")
    print(f"  Throughput: {throughput:.0f} ops/sec")

    print("\nTesting LockFreeQueue:")
    elapsed, throughput = producer_consumer_test(LockFreeQueue)
    print(f"  Time: {elapsed:.3f}s")
    print(f"  Throughput: {throughput:.0f} ops/sec")

10.2 Persistent Queues

Functional Persistent Queue:

class PersistentQueue:
    """
    Immutable queue preserving all versions

    Features:
    - Purely functional (immutable)
    - All versions accessible
    - O(1) amortized operations
    - Structural sharing for efficiency

    Implementation: Banker's Queue (2 lists)
    """

    def __init__(self, front=None, rear=None, front_list=None, rear_list=None):
        """
        Initialize persistent queue

        Args:
            front: Front element node
            rear: Rear element node
            front_list: List for front half
            rear_list: List for rear half (reversed)
        """
        self._front_list = front_list if front_list is not None else []
        self._rear_list = rear_list if rear_list is not None else []
        self._maintain_invariant()

    def _maintain_invariant(self):
        """
        Maintain invariant: front should not be empty if queue non-empty

        If front is empty, reverse rear and move to front
        """
        if not self._front_list and self._rear_list:
            self._front_list = list(reversed(self._rear_list))
            self._rear_list = []

    def enqueue(self, value):
        """
        Create new queue with value added - O(1)

        Args:
            value: Value to add

        Returns:
            New persistent queue with value added
        """
        new_rear = self._rear_list + [value]
        return PersistentQueue(
            front_list=self._front_list[:],  # Copy
            rear_list=new_rear
        )

    def dequeue(self):
        """
        Create new queue with front removed - O(1) amortized

        Returns:
            Tuple of (front_value, new_queue)

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        front_value = self._front_list[0]
        new_front = self._front_list[1:]

        return front_value, PersistentQueue(
            front_list=new_front,
            rear_list=self._rear_list[:]  # Copy
        )

    def front(self):
        """
        Get front value - O(1)

        Returns:
            Front value

        Raises:
            IndexError: If queue is empty
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")
        return self._front_list[0]

    def is_empty(self):
        """Check if queue is empty - O(1)"""
        return len(self._front_list) == 0 and len(self._rear_list) == 0

    def size(self):
        """Get queue size - O(1)"""
        return len(self._front_list) + len(self._rear_list)

    def to_list(self):
        """Convert to list - O(n)"""
        return self._front_list + list(reversed(self._rear_list))

    def __str__(self):
        """String representation"""
        return f"PersistentQueue({self.to_list()})"


def demo_persistent_queue():
    """Demonstrate persistent queue version history"""
    print("\nPersistent Queue Demo:")
    print("=" * 60)

    # Create queue and maintain version history
    print("\nBuilding version history:")
    v1 = PersistentQueue()
    print(f"v1 (empty): {v1}")

    v2 = v1.enqueue(1)
    print(f"v2 (enqueue 1): {v2}")

    v3 = v2.enqueue(2)
    print(f"v3 (enqueue 2): {v3}")

    v4 = v3.enqueue(3)
    print(f"v4 (enqueue 3): {v4}")

    value, v5 = v4.dequeue()
    print(f"v5 (dequeue {value}): {v5}")

    # All versions still accessible!
    print("\nAccessing old versions:")
    print(f"v1: {v1}")  # Still empty
    print(f"v2: {v2}")  # Still [1]
    print(f"v3: {v3}")  # Still [1, 2]
    print(f"v4: {v4}")  # Still [1, 2, 3]
    print(f"v5: {v5}")  # [2, 3]

10.3 Distributed Queues

Distributed Queue Concepts:

class DistributedQueueInterface:
    """
    Interface for distributed queue systems

    Real implementations: Amazon SQS, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka

    Features:
    - Message persistence
    - At-least-once delivery
    - Dead letter queues
    - Message visibility timeout
    """

    def send_message(self, message, delay_seconds=0):
        """
        Send message to queue

        Args:
            message: Message content
            delay_seconds: Delay before message becomes visible

        Returns:
            Message ID
        """
        pass

    def receive_messages(self, max_messages=1, visibility_timeout=30):
        """
        Receive messages from queue

        Args:
            max_messages: Maximum number of messages to receive
            visibility_timeout: Time message invisible to other receivers

        Returns:
            List of messages
        """
        pass

    def delete_message(self, receipt_handle):
        """
        Delete message from queue

        Args:
            receipt_handle: Receipt handle from receive operation
        """
        pass

    def change_message_visibility(self, receipt_handle, visibility_timeout):
        """
        Change visibility timeout of message

        Args:
            receipt_handle: Receipt handle
            visibility_timeout: New visibility timeout
        """
        pass


class SimpleDistributedQueue:
    """
    Simplified distributed queue simulation

    Demonstrates key concepts:
    - Message persistence (in-memory for demo)
    - Visibility timeout
    - Message acknowledgment
    - Dead letter queue
    """

    def __init__(self, visibility_timeout=30, max_receives=3):
        """
        Initialize distributed queue

        Args:
            visibility_timeout: Default visibility timeout (seconds)
            max_receives: Max receives before moving to DLQ
        """
        self._messages = []  # Main queue
        self._dead_letter_queue = []  # DLQ
        self._in_flight = {}  # Messages being processed
        self._visibility_timeout = visibility_timeout
        self._max_receives = max_receives
        self._message_counter = 0
        self._lock = threading.Lock()

    def send_message(self, message):
        """
        Send message to queue

        Args:
            message: Message content

        Returns:
            Message ID
        """
        with self._lock:
            self._message_counter += 1
            msg = {
                'id': self._message_counter,
                'body': message,
                'receive_count': 0,
                'sent_timestamp': time.time()
            }
            self._messages.append(msg)
            return msg['id']

    def receive_messages(self, max_messages=1):
        """
        Receive messages from queue

        Args:
            max_messages: Maximum messages to receive

        Returns:
            List of messages with receipt handles
        """
        import time

        with self._lock:
            current_time = time.time()
            received = []

            # Remove expired in-flight messages
            expired_handles = [
                handle for handle, (msg, timeout) in self._in_flight.items()
                if current_time >= timeout
            ]
            for handle in expired_handles:
                msg, _ = self._in_flight.pop(handle)
                self._messages.insert(0, msg)  # Return to queue

            # Receive messages
            for _ in range(min(max_messages, len(self._messages))):
                if not self._messages:
                    break

                msg = self._messages.pop(0)
                msg['receive_count'] += 1

                # Check if should move to DLQ
                if msg['receive_count'] > self._max_receives:
                    self._dead_letter_queue.append(msg)
                    continue

                # Add to in-flight
                receipt_handle = f"receipt-{msg['id']}-{current_time}"
                timeout = current_time + self._visibility_timeout
                self._in_flight[receipt_handle] = (msg, timeout)

                received.append({
                    'body': msg['body'],
                    'receipt_handle': receipt_handle,
                    'receive_count': msg['receive_count']
                })

            return received

    def delete_message(self, receipt_handle):
        """
        Delete message (acknowledge successful processing)

        Args:
            receipt_handle: Receipt handle from receive
        """
        with self._lock:
            if receipt_handle in self._in_flight:
                del self._in_flight[receipt_handle]
                return True
            return False

    def get_queue_stats(self):
        """Get queue statistics"""
        with self._lock:
            return {
                'messages_available': len(self._messages),
                'messages_in_flight': len(self._in_flight),
                'messages_in_dlq': len(self._dead_letter_queue)
            }


def demo_distributed_queue():
    """Demonstrate distributed queue concepts"""
    import time

    print("\nDistributed Queue Demo:")
    print("=" * 60)

    queue = SimpleDistributedQueue(visibility_timeout=2, max_receives=2)

    # Send messages
    print("\nSending messages:")
    for i in range(5):
        msg_id = queue.send_message(f"Message {i}")
        print(f"  Sent message {msg_id}")

    # Receive and process
    print("\nReceiving messages:")
    messages = queue.receive_messages(max_messages=3)
    for msg in messages:
        print(f"  Received: {msg['body']} (handle: {msg['receipt_handle']})")

    # Simulate processing
    print("\nProcessing messages...")
    queue.delete_message(messages[0]['receipt_handle'])
    print(f"  Deleted message 1 (success)")

    # Let message 2 timeout (visibility expires)
    print(f"  Letting message 2 timeout...")
    time.sleep(2.5)

    # Receive again - message 2 should be available again
    messages2 = queue.receive_messages(max_messages=5)
    print(f"\nReceived {len(messages2)} messages after timeout")

    # Show stats
    stats = queue.get_stats()
    print(f"\nQueue Statistics:")
    for key, value in stats.items():
        print(f"  {key}: {value}")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_concurrent_queues()
    demo_persistent_queue()
    demo_distributed_queue()

10.4 Memory-Efficient Queues

Ring Buffer with Memory Pooling:

class MemoryEfficientQueue:
    """
    Memory-efficient queue with object pooling

    Features:
    - Node pooling to reduce allocations
    - Memory reuse
    - Reduced GC pressure
    - Cache-friendly layout
    """

    class _Node:
        __slots__ = ['data', 'next']

        def __init__(self):
            self.data = None
            self.next = None

    def __init__(self, pool_size=100):
        """
        Initialize queue with node pool

        Args:
            pool_size: Initial pool size
        """
        self._front = None
        self._rear = None
        self._size = 0

        # Node pool
        self._pool = [self._Node() for _ in range(pool_size)]
        self._pool_index = 0

    def _get_node(self):
        """Get node from pool or create new"""
        if self._pool_index < len(self._pool):
            node = self._pool[self._pool_index]
            self._pool_index += 1
            return node
        return self._Node()

    def _return_node(self, node):
        """Return node to pool"""
        node.data = None
        node.next = None
        # Could implement pool return logic

    def enqueue(self, item):
        """Add item using pooled node"""
        node = self._get_node()
        node.data = item

        if self._front is None:
            self._front = self._rear = node
        else:
            self._rear.next = node
            self._rear = node

        self._size += 1

    def dequeue(self):
        """Remove item and return node to pool"""
        if self._front is None:
            raise IndexError("Queue is empty")

        node = self._front
        item = node.data
        self._front = self._front.next

        if self._front is None:
            self._rear = None

        self._return_node(node)
        self._size -= 1

        return item

---

11. Meta-Learning Questions

11.1 When to Use Queue

Use Queue When:

• Need FIFO ordering
• Level-order traversal (BFS)
• Task scheduling
• Request buffering
• Producer-consumer pattern

Use Stack When:

• Need LIFO ordering
• Depth-first traversal (DFS)
• Undo operations
• Recursion simulation

Use Priority Queue When:

• Priority-based processing
• Always need min/max element
• Dijkstra's algorithm
• Task scheduling with priorities

Use Deque When:

• Need both-end access
• Sliding window problems
• Palindrome checking

11.2 Pattern Recognition

def recognize_queue_patterns():
    """Keywords indicating queue usage"""

    return {
        "BFS Keywords": [
            "Level-order",
            "Shortest path (unweighted)",
            "Minimum steps",
            "Layer by layer",
            "Nearest"
        ],

        "Queue Keywords": [
            "FIFO",
            "First-come-first-served",
            "Processing order",
            "Waiting line",
            "Buffer"
        ],

        "Monotonic Queue Keywords": [
            "Sliding window maximum/minimum",
            "Next greater/smaller in range",
            "Constrained optimization"
        ],

        "Priority Queue Keywords": [
            "Kth largest/smallest",
            "Merge k sorted",
            "Top k frequent",
            "Minimum cost",
            "Priority scheduling"
        ]
    }

11.3 Common Mistakes

def common_queue_mistakes():
    """Common mistakes and solutions"""

    mistakes = [
        {
            "mistake": "Using list.pop(0) for queue",
            "problem": "O(n) operation!",
            "solution": "Use collections.deque with popleft()"
        },
        {
            "mistake": "Not tracking level in BFS",
            "problem": "Can't distinguish levels",
            "solution": "Use level_size = len(queue) pattern"
        },
        {
            "mistake": "Forgetting to check empty before dequeue",
            "problem": "IndexError",
            "solution": "Always check is_empty() or use try-except"
        },
        {
            "mistake": "Not removing from deque when outside window",
            "problem": "Incorrect results",
            "solution": "Check indices in monotonic deque"
        }
    ]

    return mistakes

11.4 Learning Roadmap

def queue_learning_roadmap():
    """Structured learning path"""

    return {
        "Week 1: Fundamentals": [
            "Implement queue from scratch",
            "Understand FIFO principle",
            "Array vs linked list queue",
            "Circular queue implementation"
        ],

        "Week 2: BFS": [
            "Binary tree level-order",
            "Graph BFS",
            "Shortest path problems",
            "Multi-source BFS"
        ],

        "Week 3: Advanced Queues": [
            "Priority queue / heaps",
            "Deque operations",
            "Monotonic queue pattern",
            "Sliding window maximum"
        ],

        "Week 4: Applications": [
            "Task scheduling",
            "Topological sort",
            "Queue using stacks",
            "Stack using queues"
        ]
    }