Data structures are a fundamental component of computer science because they give form to abstract data points. In this way, they allow users and systems to efficiently organize, work with and store data.

Data structures provide a fundamental understanding of how software systems work at a low level. By learning these concepts, you can gain a better understanding of how different parts of a system interact and work together.

Data Structures are necessary for designing efficient algorithms. It provides reusability and abstraction. Using appropriate data structures can help programmers save a good amount of time while performing operations such as storage, retrieval, or processing of data.