Algorithm interview question, linear search

Algorithm interview question, linear search

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Linear search is one of the simplest search algorithms, but it's nevertheless useful. This document review linear search concepts, reviews when it's a good fit, and how to respond to linear search questions during the interview.

What's included in the purchase

PDF file with the following:

  • Intro to linear search algorithm
  • Why and when you should use linear search
  • How to optimize a linear search algorithm
  • Source code for a linear search

Length

2 pages

Difficulty

Easy

About the author 

The author has over 15 years of experience as architect and engineering director for several Fortune 500 companies.  He loves programming interviews and writes frequently on the topic.  Here are some additional details about the author:

- Expert in C#, .NET, ASP.NET, XML, XSLT, enterprise JAVA and client side technologies

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- Clear understanding of all 3 major mobile platforms – iOS, Android and Windows Phone

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