Array
Definition
An array is a data structure that stores a fixed-size, ordered collection of elements of the same type. Elements in an array are accessed using their indices.
Analogy
Imagine an ice cube tray with multiple compartments. Each compartment can hold one ice cube, and you can access each ice cube by referring to its specific compartment number.
Related terms
Element: A single item or value stored within an array.
Indexing: The process of accessing individual elements within an array using their indices.
Multi-dimensional Array: An array with more than one dimension, such as rows and columns in a table-like structure.
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