Collections
In programming, collections refer to data structures or containers that are used to store and organize groups of related values or objects. These collections provide various methods and operations that you can use efficiently to manipulate and access the data they contain.
Several common types of collections are used in computer programming, including the following:
- Arrays: An array is a fundamental collection type that stores a fixed-size sequence of elements of the same data type. Elements in an array are accessed by their index, which represents their position in the array.
- Lists: These are dynamic collections that can grow or shrink in size. They allow for efficient insertion, deletion, and retrieval of elements. Lists can store pieces of different types, often providing additional operations such as sorting and searching.
- Sets: These are collections that store unique elements without any particular order. They ensure that each piece appears only...