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This guide explores the concept of indexing in depth. It starts with an introduction to indexing, what it is, why it is essential in data structures, and how it works. Then, we dive into in-depth examples and real-world use cases showing how indexing is implemented and used in different scenarios. It also provides useful tips and best practices with proper explanations and a code block demonstrating each point. It's everything you need to know about indexing in data structures.

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