insertint

Insertint is a term used in programming to describe the operation of inserting an integer value into a data structure. It is not a standardized API across languages, and the exact function name, signature, and behavior can vary between libraries or tutorials. In practice, insertInt may appear as a helper function in code examples or as a named operation within a library that focuses on integer-centric containers.

In common usage, insertInt refers to inserting a value into a sequence or collection that stores integers. This can take several forms: inserting into an array-like dynamic list at a specific position, inserting into a sorted sequence while preserving order, or inserting into a map or set that tracks integers. Some implementations allow duplicates, while others enforce uniqueness depending on the underlying data structure.

A typical, language-agnostic signature for an insertInt-style operation might resemble: insertInt(container, index, value) or insertInt(container, value), returning a success indicator or altering the container in place. Behavior on invalid positions, capacity limits, or type mismatches depends on the design of the container and error-handling conventions of the host language.

Performance characteristics depend on the data structure. In array-based lists, insertion usually requires shifting elements and runs in O(n) time. In linked lists, insertion at a known position is O(1) after traversal. In balanced trees or other ordered structures, insertion is typically O(log n). Correct handling of boundaries, memory allocation, and potential integer overflow are common considerations.

See also: insert, append, push, dynamic array, vector, binary search insertion, balanced tree, multiset.