Glossary of Terms

Records data structure

Keyword Definition
Array A fixed-size data structure that stores records data in contiguous memory locations.
Attribute Another term for a field within a record in a records data structure.
Binary Tree A hierarchical data structure where each record has at most two children.
Field A specific piece of information within a record in a records data structure.
Index A data structure that improves the speed of data retrieval within a records data structure.
Key A unique identifier or label associated with a record in a records data structure.
Linked List A data structure that connects individual records in a linear order.
Record A solitary entity encompassed in a data structure that encompasses numerous fields or attributes.
Records Data Structure A data structure that allows you to store and organize multiple pieces of related information in a single unit.
Value The actual data or information stored within a field of a record in a records data structure.