What is linear probing in open addressing?

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What is linear probing in open addressing?

Linear probing in open addressing is a collision resolution technique used in hashing. It involves sequentially searching for the next available slot in the hash table when a collision occurs. If the desired slot is already occupied, the algorithm continues to probe the next slot until an empty slot is found. This process is repeated until a suitable slot is found or the entire hash table is searched.