Insert element in ArrayList

Definition

Inserting an element in an ArrayList refers to adding a new element at a specific position within the ArrayList. This operation shifts existing elements to accommodate the new element and maintains the order of the remaining elements.

Related terms

ArrayList:

A dynamic array-like data structure that can grow or shrink dynamically as elements are added or removed.

Index:

A numerical value representing the position of an element within an ordered list or array.

Resize: The process of changing the size (capacity) of a data structure, such as an array or ArrayList, to accommodate more or fewer elements.