Arrays
An array is a linear data structure and it is a collection of items stored at contiguous memory locations. The idea is to store multiple items of the same type together in one place. It allows the processing of a large amount of data in a relatively short period. The first element of the array is indexed by a subscript of 0. There are different operations possible in an array, like Searching, Sorting, Inserting, Traversing, Reversing, and Deleting.
Array
Characteristics of an Array:
An array has various characteristics which are as follows:
- Arrays use an index-based data structure which helps to identify each of the elements in an array easily using the index.
- If a user wants to store multiple values of the same data type, then the array can be utilized efficiently.
- An array can also handle complex data structures by storing data in a two-dimensional array.
- An array is also used to implement other data structures like Stacks, Queues, Heaps, Hash tables, etc.
- The search process in an array can be done very easily.
Applications of Array:
Different applications of an array are as follows:
- An array is used in solving matrix problems.
- Database records are also implemented by an array.
- It helps in implementing a sorting algorithm.
- It is also used to implement other data structures like Stacks, Queues, Heaps, Hash tables, etc.
- An array can be used for CPU scheduling.
- Can be applied as a lookup table in computers.
- Arrays can be used in speech processing where every speech signal is an array.
- The screen of the computer is also displayed by an array . Here we use a multidimensional array.
- The array is used in many management systems like a library, students, parliament, etc.
- The array is used in the online ticket booking system. Contacts on a cell phone are displayed by this array.
- In games like online chess, where the player can store his past moves as well as current moves. It indicates a hint of position.
- To save images in a specific dimension in the android Like 360*1200
Real-Life Applications of Array:
- An array is frequently used to store data for mathematical computations.
- It is used in image processing.
- It is also used in record management.
- Book pages are also real-life examples of an array.
- It is used in ordering boxes as well.