what is difference between list and queue

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A list is a collection of elements where the order matters, while a queue is a collection of elements where the order is important for processing.

List is a linear data structure, while queue is an abstract data type.
In a list, elements can be accessed randomly, while in a queue, elements are accessed in a specific order (FIFO).
List allows duplicate elements, while queue typically does not allow duplicates.
List supports operations like add, remove, and retrieve elements at any position, while queue supports enqueue (add) and dequeue (remove) operations.
Example: A list can be used to store a collection of names, while a queue can be used to process tasks in the order they are received.

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