Accessing Elements

Definition

Accessing elements refers to retrieving or obtaining the value stored in a specific location within a data structure, such as an array or linked list.

Related terms

Indexing: The process of assigning and using numerical values (indices) to represent the positions of elements within a data structure.

Random Access: The ability to directly access any element in a data structure without having to traverse through all preceding elements.

Sequential Access: A method of accessing elements where each element is accessed one after another in order, starting from the beginning.