What is ADT? (Abstract Data Type)

Question

I am currently studying about Abstract Data Types (ADT\'s) but I don\'t get the concept at all. Can someone please explain to me what this actually is? Also what is collecti

Answer 1

A truly abstract data type describes the properties of its instances without commitment to their representation or particular operations. For example the abstract (mathematical) type Integer is a discrete, unlimited, linearly ordered set of instances. A concrete type gives a specific representation for instances and implements a specific set of operations.