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An Abstract Data Type (ADT) is a mathematical model for data types where the data type is defined by its behavior (operations), rather than its implementation. An ADT encapsulates data and the operations that can be performed on that data, abstracting away the implementation details. In other words, an ADT specifies what operations are possible and what their behavior is, but not how these operations are implemented.
ADTs are fundamental in computer science because they allow developers to work with data in a more flexible and modular way. By defining operations without specifying implementation details, ADTs enable code to be more maintainable and adaptable to different contexts.
ADTs can be broadly categorized into several types, based on the operations they support and the use cases they address. Here are some common types: