#linear-search

Linear Search

Introduction Linear Search is the simplest searching algorithm — it checks every element in a collection one by one until it finds the target or reaches the end. It’s like looking for a specific book on an unsorted shelf by scanning from left to right. It’s not the fastest search, but it works on any collection — sorted or unsorted, arrays or linked lists. Understanding Linear Search also helps you appreciate why Binary Search is so much faster on sorted data. Read more →

March 31, 2026