What is Sequential Search?
- Sequential search is a basic search technique that examines each element one by one in an array or list to find a specific item.
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Examine Sequentially: Each element in the array or list is checked in order from the beginning. -
Simple Comparison: Each element is compared to the value being sought. -
Repetition: The examination continues until the desired value is found or the end of the array is reached. -
Time Complexity (O(n)): The time complexity of sequential search is proportional to the number of elements.
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