Welcome to the Array module of the DSA course.

An Array is a linear data structure that collects elements of the same data type and stores them in contiguous memory locations. It is the most fundamental structure you’ll use.

Key Characteristics

  • Random Access: Access any element in O(1) time.
  • Fixed Size: Static arrays cannot grow after creation.
  • Memory: Highly cache-friendly due to sequential memory layout.

Time Complexity Reference

Operation Complexity
Access O(1)
Search (Unsorted) O(n)
Insertion/Deletion O(n)

In this module, we tackle classic problems that teach:

  • In-place Algorithms: Modifying data without extra space.
  • Frequency Maps: Using HashMaps to solve O(N) problems.
  • Two Pointers: The industry standard for searching and sorting arrays.

Module Chapters