Jump Search
Jump Search is an algorithm for searching sorted arrays by jumping ahead in fixed-size steps to find a block where the target element might be, then performing a linear search within that block. It is more efficient than linear search but less efficient than binary search for large datasets. The algorithm is particularly useful when binary search is not feasible due to constraints like memory or when the data structure does not support random access efficiently.
Developers should learn Jump Search when working with sorted arrays where binary search is impractical, such as in embedded systems with limited memory or when dealing with linked lists that lack direct indexing. It is also valuable for educational purposes to understand search algorithm trade-offs between linear and binary search, and for scenarios where the cost of comparisons is high but the data is sorted.