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 ## Data Structures
 
-Teach existing JavaScript data structures such as arrays, sets, and maps. Also teach how to implement other common data
- structures/algorithms such as stacks, linked lists, trees, graphs, etc...
+A data structure is a particular way of organizing data in a computer so that it can be used efficiently. Course will
+cover existing JavaScript data structures such as arrays, sets, and maps. Topics also include how to implement other
+common data structures/algorithms such as stacks, linked lists, trees, graphs, etc...
 
 - arrays
   - joining multiple arrays