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Shift algorithm

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A standard algorithm that moves elements within a row or column of a 2D array in a specified direction, with elements wrapping or being displaced.

AP course connection

Topic 4.13: 4.13 Implementing 2D Array Algorithms

Unit 4

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