question is more of like asking which data structure is suitable for
implementing  DNS server like functionality ?

On Sat, May 19, 2012 at 10:46 PM, Gene <gene.ress...@gmail.com> wrote:

> This question has no answer. Every good student of computer science
> will know that you choose a data structure based on the _operations_
> that must be performed on it: insert, lookup and what flavors of
> lookup, delete, etc..  So if an interviewer uses this question, he or
> she is probably trying to get you discuss this. So the right
> _response_ (not an answer) is "What will you be _doing_ with these
> URLs?"
>
> An example: Suppose you take Varun's approach and build a tree.  Then
> it turns out the operation is "Count the URLs for .png files."  Well,
> the tree is no help here. You have to search the whole thing.
>
> On May 15, 11:50 am, atul anand <atul.87fri...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Given a file which contain millions of URL's. which data structure would
> > you use for storing these URL's . data structure used should store and
> > fetch data in efficient manner.
>
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