Traversing 2D Arrays
Definition
Traversing 2D arrays refers to the process of accessing and examining each element in a two-dimensional array. It involves iterating through the rows and columns of the array to perform operations on each element.
Analogy
Imagine you have a grid of lockers, where each locker contains an item. To traverse the grid, you would start at the top-left corner and systematically move from one locker to another until you reach the bottom-right corner, examining or performing actions on each item along the way.
Related terms
Accessing Elements: Refers to retrieving or modifying specific elements within a data structure like an array.
Nested Loops: A programming construct that involves using one loop inside another loop, commonly used for traversing multi-dimensional arrays.
Row-major Order: A method of storing elements in a 2D array where consecutive elements are stored row by row.
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