Column-Major Order
Definition
Column-major order is a way of storing elements in memory where they are arranged sequentially by columns. Each column is stored one after another.
Related terms
Row-Major Order: Row-major order refers to the way elements are stored in memory where they are arranged sequentially by rows.
Matrix: A matrix is a two-dimensional array consisting of rows and columns used for mathematical operations.
Transpose: Transpose refers to flipping the matrix over its diagonal so that its rows become columns and vice versa.
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AP Computer Science A - Unit 8 Overview: 2D Array
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