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ArrayList Methods

Definition

ArrayList methods are built-in functions that allow us to manipulate and work with ArrayLists, which are dynamic arrays that can grow or shrink in size.

Analogy

Imagine an ArrayList as a toolbox filled with various tools. The ArrayList methods act like instructions on how to use those tools effectively for different tasks.

Related terms

add(): This method adds an element to the end of the ArrayList.

remove(): It removes an element from the ArrayList at a specified index.

get(): Retrieves the element at a specific index from the ArrayList.

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