list overview arrays simple sorting overview overview as you start this bookyou may have some questionswhat are data structures and algorithmswhat good will it do me to know about themwhy can' just use arrays and for loops to handle my datawhen does it make sense to apply what learn herethis attempts to answer these questions we'll also introduce some terms you'll need to knowand generally set the stage for the more detailed to follow nextfor those of you who haven' yet been exposed to an object-oriented languagewe'll briefly explain enough about oop to get you started finallyfor +programmers who don' know javawe'll point out some of the differences between these languages overview overview as you start this bookyou may have some questionswhat are data structures and algorithmswhat good will it do me to know about themwhy can' just use arrays and for loops to handle my datawhen does it make sense to apply what learn herethis attempts to answer these questions we'll also introduce some terms you'll need to knowand generally set the stage for the more detailed to follow