Is it bad practice to use multi-dimensional arrays in C/C++?

Question

Some programmers seem to violently hate them, while others seem to think they\'re fine. I know that anything that can be done to a multi-dimensional array can also be done to a

Answer 1

It may be possible to store multi-dimensional data in a single-data array, but you have to keep track of the indexes yourself. Multi-dimensional arrays are actually stored in memory as a single dimensional array, with syntax to support representing that data as multi-dimensional.

If you are working with multi-dimensional data, then I feel it is most appropriate to choose the correct tool for the job (a multi-dimensional array).