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An array is a fundamental data structure that stores elements of the same data type in contiguous memory locations, allowing for efficient random access. Key characteristics include fixed size, indexing by integers, and homogeneous data storage. Common operations involve accessing elements in O(1) time, while inserting or deleting elements can take O(n) time due to potential shifting of elements.

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Array

An array is a fundamental data structure that stores elements of the same data type in contiguous memory locations, allowing for efficient random access. Key characteristics include fixed size, indexing by integers, and homogeneous data storage. Common operations involve accessing elements in O(1) time, while inserting or deleting elements can take O(n) time due to potential shifting of elements.

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Array:Data Structure and

Algorithms
By : KRASHAN KUMAR
Array:
An array is a fundamental data structure in computer science and algorithms. It's a collection of elements, each
identified by an index or a key. Arrays are typically used to store data of the same data type in contiguous
memory locations, which allows for efficient random access.

Key characteristics of arrays include:

1. Fixed Size: Arrays have a fixed size, which is determined when they are created. This size cannot be changed
dynamically.

2. Indexing: Elements in an array are accessed by their index, which is usually an integer. The first element often
has an index of 0, the second has an index of 1, and so on.

3. Homogeneous: Arrays store elements of the same data type. For example, an integer array can only hold
integers.

4. Contiguous Memory: Array elements are stored in adjacent memory locations, which means they are efficient
for random access but less efficient for insertions and deletions.
Array:
Common operations on arrays include:

Accessing an element by index: O(1) time complexity.

Inserting or deleting an element (in the middle or at the beginning): O(n) time
complexity because it may require shifting other elements.

Appending an element to the end: O(1) time complexity if the array is not full,
otherwise O(n) to copy elements to a larger array.
Array: Data Structure and Algorithms
Arrays are widely used for tasks like storing lists of items, implementing data
structures such as stacks and queues, and serving as the basis for more complex
data structures like matrices and dynamic arrays (e.g., ArrayList in Java or List in
Python). They are fundamental building blocks in algorithms and data
manipulation.

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