Delete an Element

Definition

Deleting an element refers to removing it from a data structure like an array or list. In relation to traversing and deleting from an ArrayList, deleting an element at index i involves eliminating it from the collection while maintaining order for subsequent iterations.

Related terms

Index:

An index refers to the position at which an element is stored within a data structure like an array or list. It starts from 0 for the first element and increments by 1 for each subsequent element.

ArrayList:

An ArrayList is a resizable array that stores elements of a specific type. It allows dynamic adding and removing of elements, making it useful when the size of the collection may change.

Traversal:

Traversal refers to the process of accessing each element in a data structure, usually in a sequential manner. In relation to an ArrayList, it involves iterating through all the elements stored within it.