Brackets are symbols used in programming to enclose and group together elements, such as variables or expressions, within a statement. They are typically represented by the characters "[" and "]".
Parentheses: Parentheses are another type of grouping symbol used in programming. They are represented by the characters "(" and ")" and serve similar purposes as brackets.
Curly Braces: Curly braces, also known as curly brackets, are another type of grouping symbol used in programming. They are represented by the characters "{" and "}" and are commonly used for defining blocks of code.
Square Brackets: Square brackets, which we refer to simply as "brackets," are specifically used for indexing or accessing elements within arrays or lists in many programming languages.
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