add(E obj)
Definition
The add(E obj) method is used to insert an element into a collection such as an ArrayList or LinkedList.
Analogy
Think of adding elements to a collection like adding ingredients to a recipe. The add(E obj) method is like adding a new ingredient to the recipe, expanding the variety of flavors and making it more interesting.
Related terms
Remove: The remove() method is used to delete an element from a collection. It reduces the size of the collection by removing one element.
IndexOutOfBoundsException: This exception occurs when you try to access or modify an element at an invalid index, such as an index that is out of range for the collection.
Element: An element refers to a single item or value stored in a collection. It can be any object or primitive type depending on the data structure.
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