15.12 - Collections vs Arrays
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary difference in size between Collections and Arrays?
💡 Hint: Think about how each data structure manages its size.
Do Arrays provide type safety?
💡 Hint: Consider how data types are enforced in Java.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does it mean for a Collection to be dynamic in size?
💡 Hint: Consider how you would handle data that grows or shrinks.
True or False: Arrays provide type safety at runtime.
💡 Hint: Think about when type errors can be caught in Java.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine you're designing a student management system that needs to handle a variable number of students throughout the year. What data structure would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider how student numbers fluctuate over the year.
You need to optimize a performance-sensitive application that processes data in a fixed format, ensuring rapid access times. What structure do you opt for and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-off between speed and flexibility.
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