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CS561-SPRING 2002 TOPIC:CS105-ARRAYS |
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Arrays are the basic data structures that are required to store and
retrieve data in the preliminary stages of programming. They are
essential and key to the understanding of other complex data structures
like binary trees and other structured data entities. Arrays are the stepping-stones in the process of learning how to manipulate and traverse other forms of data entities. It is also possible to implement trees and other data structures using arrays. Apart from that, the arrays are used to provide real fast access to the application’s local data contained within the array. They are suitable for an application wherein the data involved is not too large and the application is simple in nature.
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