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1.2 Array Operations - Traversal, Insertion | Explanation with C Program | DSACourse
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Operations on Arrays in Data Structure
In this blog post, we will be discussing the various operations that can be
performed on 1D arrays in data structures. We have already covered the fundamentals
of arrays, including why they are needed, how to declare them, and their memory
representation in a previous post. Today, we will focus on how to traverse an
array, how to insert data into an array, and the three types of insertion (at the
beginning, at the end, or at a specific position). The most important operations we
will cover are array traversal, insertion, deletion, sorting, and searching for a
particular key.
Traversal and Insertion with Code Examples
We will start by discussing how to traverse an array and insert data into an array,
with the help of code examples. We will also provide code for array deletion.
Array Size and Memory Allocation
Before we dive into the code, it's important to understand that the size of an
array is fixed at compile time and cannot be changed at runtime. Additionally,
arrays do not have any bounds checking property at runtime, so it is the
programmer's responsibility to check the boundaries of the array in the program.
For example, if we declare an array of size 50, 200 bytes of memory would be
allocated by the memory manager. The base address is 100, so 100 to 299 bytes
should be allocated to this array.
Reading and Writing Data
Now, let's discuss how to read and write data in an array. The scanf function is
used to take input from the user, and the printf function is used to print
something on the output screen. When using scanf, we write %d for integers. We use
a for loop to iterate over the array, and the value starts from 0 till the size
minus one (i++).
Maximum Array Size and User Input
The maximum size of an array is determined by the limit of the size of an array.
The user can insert data into the array, and the number of data they want to insert
is the size of the array. For example, if the size of the array is five, the user
can insert five elements only.
Inserting Data and Indexing
The user can insert data into an array by using the scanf function. The value to
insert starts at 0 and goes up to 4. The length of a single element is the same as
the number of bytes that will be inserted. The maximum number of elements is the
total number of items that can be inserted, not the size of the array.
The index for a value is a single number, and the number is not an error. The
result of the value can be an error or a number.
Deletion and Sorting
In addition to insertion, we will also cover array deletion and sorting. Searching
for a particular key in an array will also be discussed.
Overall, arrays are an important data structure in computer science, and
understanding how to perform operations on arrays is essential for any programmer.
By following the code examples provided in this blog post, you should have a better
understanding of how to traverse an array, insert and delete data, and sort an
array.
Inserting Data at Specific Positions
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