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What does "array" mean in programming?
array is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An ordered, indexed collection of elements of the same type stored in contiguous memory. Arrays provide O(1) access to elements by index. In many languages, arrays have a fixed size.
Example
"Store the test scores in an array and iterate over it to calculate the average."
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