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# [The Ultimate Guide to Binary Search Algorithms: How They Work](https://blog.vedangi.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-binary-search-algorithms-how-they-work?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Why not linear search? When it comes to search algorithms, Linear search is the simplest option available. Linear search goes through every element in an array, starting from the first, until it finds the target element. However, simplicity comes at ...

Jul 10, 2023 · 3 min read · blog.vedangi.com  
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[Jul 10, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-ultimate-guide-to-binary-search-algorithms-how-they-work/64ab7b399dbc1604a77d98fd/comment/64ab9320a25b102014463ddc)

Wow, this was a good read. I dont know anything about Binary Search but reading this blog has helped understand the concept of it in just a matter of minutes. Simple and to-the-point explanation!