Java ArrayList Traversal

Lecture 70:-  Java ArrayList Traversal

In Java, there are several ways to traverse or iterate over the elements of an ArrayList. Traversal allows you to access and process each element in the list. Here are some common methods for traversing an ArrayList:

1. Using Enhanced For Loop (For-each Loop): The enhanced for loop (for-each loop) simplifies the process of iterating over the elements in the ArrayList. It is especially useful when you only need to access the elements and do not require the index.

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   import java.util.ArrayList; public class ArrayListTraversal {    public static void main(String[] args) {        ArrayList<String> fruits = new ArrayList<>();        fruits.add("Apple");        fruits.add("Banana");        fruits.add("Orange");        // Enhanced for loop (for-each loop)        for (String fruit : fruits) {            System.out.println(fruit);        }    } }

2. Using Traditional For Loop: You can use a traditional for loop to iterate over the elements of the ArrayList. This method provides access to both the index and the elements.

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   import java.util.ArrayList; public class ArrayListTraversal {    public static void main(String[] args) {        ArrayList<String> fruits = new ArrayList<>();        fruits.add("Apple");        fruits.add("Banana");        fruits.add("Orange");        // Traditional for loop        for (int i = 0; i < fruits.size(); i++) {            String fruit = fruits.get(i);            System.out.println(fruit);        }    } }

3. Using Iterator: You can use an iterator to traverse through the elements of the ArrayList. The iterator is part of the Java Collections Framework and provides a safe way to access and modify elements during traversal.

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   import java.util.ArrayList; import java.util.Iterator; public class ArrayListTraversal {    public static void main(String[] args) {        ArrayList<String> fruits = new ArrayList<>();        fruits.add("Apple");        fruits.add("Banana");        fruits.add("Orange");        // Using iterator        Iterator<String> iterator = fruits.iterator();        while (iterator.hasNext()) {            String fruit = iterator.next();            System.out.println(fruit);        }    } }

4. Using forEach Method (Java 8+): If you are using Java 8 or later, you can use the forEach method introduced in the Iterable interface to iterate over the elements of the ArrayList.

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   import java.util.ArrayList; public class ArrayListTraversal {    public static void main(String[] args) {        ArrayList<String> fruits = new ArrayList<>();        fruits.add("Apple");        fruits.add("Banana");        fruits.add("Orange");        // Using forEach method (Java 8+)        fruits.forEach(fruit -> System.out.println(fruit));    } }

All of the above methods will produce the same output, printing each fruit on a separate line:

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Apple Banana Orange

You can choose the method that best suits your requirements and coding style when traversing an ArrayList.