Length of the array

Definition

The length of an array refers to the number of elements it contains. It is a property that can be accessed in certain programming languages, such as Java, to determine the size or dimensions of an array.

Related terms

Index:

An index refers to the position or location of an element within an array. It starts at 0 and goes up to one less than the length of the array.

Array:

An array is a data structure that stores a fixed-size sequence of elements. Each element can be accessed by its position or index within the array.

Size:

In some programming languages, including Java, "size" may also refer to the number of elements in an array or collection.