Advantages of circular queue over linear queue

Definition of a Queue
A queue is a linear data structure that follows the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle, where elements are inserted at the rear and removed from the front. It resembles a queue of people waiting for a service, where the first person who enters the queue is the first to be served.

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Overview of Queue Data Structure

• Queues are commonly used to model real-world scenarios such as waiting lines, job scheduling, and task processing.
• They are characterized by two primary operations: enqueue (adding an element to the rear of the queue) and dequeue (removing an element from the front of the queue).
• Queues can be implemented using arrays, linked lists, or other data structures, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
• In addition to enqueue and dequeue, other operations supported by queues include peeking (viewing the element at the front of the queue without removing it) and checking whether the queue is empty or full.

Advantages of Circular Queue over Linear Queue:

1. Efficient Space Utilization:
Circular queues optimize space utilization by reusing empty slots after dequeue…