arrays

An array is a way to organize and store multiple items of data together in a single container. Imagine a row of labeled boxes, where each box holds one piece of information, like numbers or words. The boxes are ordered, so you can quickly find or change a specific item by its position, called an index. Arrays are useful in programming because they allow efficient management of related data, such as lists of names, scores, or other collections, making data handling more organized and accessible.