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data-structure-chooser

Recommend basic data structures for a task. Use when a junior developer needs help choosing lists, maps, or sets.

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Install

npx skillscat add proflead/codex-skills-library/data-structure-chooser

Install via the SkillsCat registry.

SKILL.md

Data Structure Chooser

Purpose

Recommend basic data structures for a task.

Inputs to request

  • Core operations and their frequency.
  • Ordering and uniqueness requirements.
  • Expected data size and memory limits.

Workflow

  1. Clarify operations: lookup, insert, iterate, order.
  2. Recommend a structure with time/space tradeoffs.
  3. Provide a small example usage.

Output

  • Recommendation and rationale.

Quality bar

  • State the complexity assumptions clearly.
  • Offer an alternative when tradeoffs are close.