Representations of 2D Arrays

Definition

Representations of 2D arrays refer to different ways in which two-dimensional arrays can be visualized or stored in memory. There are multiple representations available, such as using nested loops, using matrices, or using lists of lists.

Analogy

Think about representations of 2D arrays like different ways of organizing books on a bookshelf. You can arrange them by genre, author, or size. Similarly, there are different ways to represent a 2D array depending on the specific needs and requirements.

Related terms

Nested Loops: A programming construct that involves using one loop inside another loop to iterate through a two-dimensional array.

Matrices: A mathematical representation of a two-dimensional array using rows and columns.

Lists of Lists: A data structure where each element is itself a list, allowing for the creation of nested lists to represent a two-dimensional array.