Basic Arrays

Basic Arrays

Arrays let you store multiple values in a single variable. They are ordered, which means each value has a position.

In BornomalaScript, you create arrays with square brackets.

Basic Example

Create arrays with square brackets and access by zero-based index.

dhoro Arr = [
    "item1", "item2", "item3",
    "item4", "item5", "item6"
]
dhoro i = 0
jotokkhon (i < 6) totokkhon {
    lekho(Arr[i])
    i++
}

This example shows two important ideas:

• The array stores multiple items
• The loop prints each item one by one

How It Works

Each item in the array has an index.

Indexes usually start at 0, so:

• Arr[0] is the first item
• Arr[1] is the second item
• Arr[2] is the third item

That is why arrays are called ordered collections.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. The array is created with six values
2. i starts at 0
3. The loop runs while i < 6
4. lekho(Arr[i]) prints the current item
5. i++ moves to the next item

This pattern is very common when working with lists of data.

Try Accessing One Item

You can also print a single item directly:

dhoro Arr = [
    "item1", "item2", "item3"
]
lekho(Arr[0])
lekho(Arr[2])

This would print the first and third items.

Common Mistakes

Beginners often make these mistakes with arrays:

• Forgetting that indexes start at zero
• Trying to access an item that does not exist
• Mixing up array names and variable names
• Forgetting that the loop must stop before the array ends

Practice Task

Try writing an array that stores:

1. Your name
2. Your city
3. Your school subject
4. Your favorite color

Then print each item one by one.

Quick Checklist

Before moving on, make sure you can:

• Create an array
• Read items by index
• Print all values using a loop
• Remember that the first item is at index 0

If yes, you are ready for nested arrays.