Can I write complexity in a node?

Yes, in plain words, such as "Quicksort, average n log n". Parentheses break mind map parsing, so skip the usual big-O brackets.

Can I draw the shape of an actual tree?

A mind map shows how topics nest. To draw a specific binary tree, use flowchart syntax with one box per node and a line from parent to child.

Can nodes have colors?

Yes. Click a node in the preview and pick a fill or border color.

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Mind map

Data structures and algorithms mind map template

A data structures mind map covering lists, stacks and queues, trees, graphs, searching and sorting, with representative structures and algorithms under each. Use it for course review or coding interview prep, then export PNG, SVG, Word or PowerPoint free.

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When to use it

The chapters of a data structures course already form a tree, so a mind map suits them well. Use it before finals or before you start practicing interview problems, to check which structures you actually know.

Make it yours

Add a level under each sort for time complexity and stability.
While practicing, hang problem types under the matching structure, such as "Reverse a list" under linked lists.
The map is language-neutral; keep implementation details in your own notes.

Mermaid code

data-structure-mindmap.mmd

mindmap
  root((Data structures))
    Lists
      Arrays
      Singly and doubly linked lists
      Circular lists
    Stacks and queues
      Stack applications
      Circular queue
      Deque
    Trees
      Traversals
      Binary search tree
      Balanced trees
      Heaps
    Graphs
      Adjacency matrix and list
      Depth-first and breadth-first search
      Shortest paths
      Minimum spanning tree
    Searching
      Binary search
      Hash tables
      B-trees
    Sorting
      Insertion sort
      Quicksort
      Merge sort
      Heapsort

Ask an AI for one with this structure

Send the prompt below to ChatGPT or Claude, then paste the whole reply into the editor; the code inside is detected automatically.

prompt.txt

Draw a data structures mind map with Mermaid mindmap syntax. The root is Data structures, and the main branches are Lists, Stacks and queues, Trees, Graphs, Searching, and Sorting, each with three or four representative structures or algorithms. Put every node on its own line, show levels with space indentation, and do not use list markers or arrows. Output only the mermaid code block.

FAQ

Can I write complexity in a node?: Yes, in plain words, such as "Quicksort, average n log n". Parentheses break mind map parsing, so skip the usual big-O brackets.
Can I draw the shape of an actual tree?: A mind map shows how topics nest. To draw a specific binary tree, use flowchart syntax with one box per node and a line from parent to child.
Can nodes have colors?: Yes. Click a node in the preview and pick a fill or border color.

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Updated 2026-11-11