array representation of a heap

Array representation of a heap is a way to store and represent a heap data structure using an array. In this representation, the elements of the heap are stored in an array in a specific order that allows for efficient access and manipulation. The elements in the array correspond to the nodes of the heap. The parent-child relationship between nodes is maintained by the indices of the array. By using mathematical formulas, we can easily calculate the indices of the parent and child nodes from a given index in the array. This compact and efficient representation enables easy implementation and operations on the heap, such as inserting, deleting, and accessing elements, making it a preferred choice in many algorithmic applications.

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