1D array
Definition
A 1D (or one-dimensional) array is the simplest form of an array that stores elements sequentially. It represents information along a linear or single dimension.
Analogy
Imagine you have several books stacked on top of each other on your desk. Each book has its own unique position from left to right, just like how elements are stored in sequential order in a 1D array.
Related terms
Element: An individual item stored within an array.
Index: The position or location at which an element is stored within an array.
Traversal: The process of accessing each element in an array one by one.
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