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Comparing Array Types
Table 14-2 summarizes some of the important similarities and differences between the three
types of arrays.
Table 14-2.
Summary Comparing Array Types
Syntax
Array
Objects
Array Type
Brackets
Commas
Shape
One-dimensional
Has op imizing
instructions in CIL.
1
Single set
No
Rectangular
Mu idimensional
1
Single set
Yes
All sub-arrays in a
multidimensional
array must be the
same length.
Jagged
Mu idimensional
Multiple
Multiple
sets
No
Sub-arrays can be of
different lengths.
