Sliding Window
/ˈslaɪdɪŋ ˈwɪndəʊ/
Definition
An algorithm pattern processing a fixed-size or variable-size sub-array by moving the window one step at a time.
Example in context
"Maximum sum subarray of size k: use a sliding window — add incoming element, remove outgoing, track the max."
Practice this term
Master Sliding Window in context by working through exercises in the Data Structures & Algorithms module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.