Sequential Search

Definition

Sequential search, also known as linear search, is a simple searching algorithm that checks each element in a list one by one until the desired element is found or the end of the list is reached.

Related terms

Traversing a List: It refers to moving through each element of a list, either to perform an operation on each element or to search for a specific element.

Binary Search: A more efficient searching algorithm that divides the sorted list into halves and eliminates half of the remaining elements at each step.

Linear Data Structure: A data structure where elements are arranged sequentially, such as arrays and linked lists.