A hash table typically consists of an array of _______ and a hash function that maps _______ to indices in the array.
- Buckets, keys
- Elements, addresses
- Linked lists, keys
- Nodes, values
A hash table typically consists of an array of buckets and a hash function that maps keys to indices in the array. The array is divided into buckets, each capable of holding multiple key-value pairs. The hash function determines which bucket a key should go to.
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