ArrayLists

Definition

ArrayLists are dynamic arrays that can grow and shrink dynamically as needed. They provide resizable arrays with additional methods for easy manipulation and management.

Related terms

Array:

An array is a fixed-size data structure that stores a collection of elements of the same type.

List:

A list is a collection that maintains the order of its elements and allows duplicates. It can be implemented using various data structures, including ArrayLists.

Resize: Resizing refers to changing the size or capacity of a data structure dynamically, either by expanding or shrinking it as needed.