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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2015-02-01

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In one sentence

A JavaScript library with 12 ready-made data structures like stacks, queues, trees, and hash tables that you can drop into your project.

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  root((data-structures))
    What it does
      Ready-made structures
      Consistent interface
      fromArray toArray
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
    Use cases
      Task schedulers
      Game physics
      Fast lookups
      Organized data flow
    Audience
      Developers
      Performance-focused apps
    Included structures
      Stacks and queues
      Trees and hash tables
      Priority queue
      Circular buffer

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build a task scheduler using a priority queue to order tasks by importance.

USE CASE 2

Add fast lookups to an app with a hash table instead of writing one yourself.

USE CASE 3

Use a circular buffer to reuse limited space efficiently, like a game replay log.

USE CASE 4

Join two double linked lists together for ordered data manipulation.

What is it built with?

JavaScript

How does it compare?

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LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2015-02-01
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderate
Complexity2/53/5
Audiencedevelopergeneralvibe coder

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

So what is it?

This library gives JavaScript developers a toolkit of ready-made data structures they can use in their projects without having to build them from scratch. Think of it like having a box of different organizational systems, some simple, some complex, that you can drop into your code whenever you need one. A data structure is just a way to organize and store information so you can access it efficiently. This library includes twelve different structures, ranging from basics like stacks and queues (think a stack of plates, or a line at a coffee shop) to more advanced ones like trees and hash tables. Each structure has its own strengths depending on what you're trying to do. For example, a priority queue lets you store items where some items are more important than others, while a circular buffer is useful when you have limited space and want to reuse it efficiently. The library hides the internal complexity behind a consistent interface, so you don't need to understand how each one works under the hood, you just call methods like fromArray() to load data or toArray() to get your data back out. This would be useful for someone building applications where performance matters. If you're working on something like a task scheduler (where some tasks need to run before others), a game with physics simulation, or any system that needs fast lookups or organized data flow, having these structures available saves you from reinventing the wheel. Instead of spending time implementing a binary search tree correctly, you can use the one provided and focus on your actual application logic. To use it, you download the JavaScript file, add it to your project, and start creating instances of whatever structure you need, the example in the README shows creating two double linked lists and joining them together. The library includes documentation and code examples to help you understand which structure fits your use case.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to use the priority queue from this library to schedule tasks by importance.
Prompt 2
Explain the difference between the stack, queue, and circular buffer in this library.
Prompt 3
Help me pick the right data structure from this library for fast key-based lookups.
Prompt 4
Write example code that uses fromArray() and toArray() with the binary search tree.
Prompt 5
Show me how to join two double linked lists together using this library.

Frequently asked questions

What is javascript-data-structures?

A JavaScript library with 12 ready-made data structures like stacks, queues, trees, and hash tables that you can drop into your project.

What language is javascript-data-structures written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript.

Is javascript-data-structures actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2015-02-01).

How hard is javascript-data-structures to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is javascript-data-structures for?

Mainly developer.

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