Linear Search Algorithm

Definition

A linear search algorithm is a simple searching algorithm that sequentially checks each element in a list until it finds the target value or reaches the end of the list.

Related terms

Binary Search Algorithm:

A more efficient searching algorithm that divides a sorted list into halves, eliminating half of the remaining elements at each step.

Array:

A data structure that stores a fixed-size sequence of elements of the same type.

Indexing: The process of assigning an index (position) to each element in a data structure for easy access.