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Chapter 8: Java Collections Framework (Extended Theory)

Java Collections provide a framework of classes and interfaces for storing, retrieving, and manipulating groups of objects efficiently. Unlike fixed-size arrays, collections offer dynamic sizing and methods for easier data management, making them preferable for many use cases. The chapter highlights the organization of the Java Collection hierarchy, including Lists, Sets, and Maps, along with their respective implementations, and illustrates practical scenarios for using each collection type.

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  • 8

    Java Collections Framework (Extended Theory)

    Java Collections Framework provides a powerful and flexible way to manage groups of objects.

  • 8.1

    What Are Collections?

    In Java, Collections are interfaces and classes that enable efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of groups of objects.

  • 8.2

    The Java Collection Hierarchy

    The Java Collection Hierarchy organizes data structures, providing a structured way to manage collections of objects derived from interfaces like Collection and Map.

  • 8.3

    Common Interfaces And Their Uses

    This section covers the essential interfaces in the Java Collections Framework, including List, Set, and Map, detailing their characteristics and uses.

  • 8.4

    Important Implementations

    The section discusses important implementations of Java's collection framework, focusing on ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, and HashMap, detailing their features and use cases.

  • 8.5

    Iterating Through Collections

    This section explains various methods of iterating through collections in Java, focusing on the 'for-each' loop and the 'Iterator' interface.

  • 8.6

    Collections Utility Class

    The Collections Utility Class in Java provides static methods for manipulating collections.

  • 8.7

    When To Use What?

    This section provides guidance on selecting the appropriate Java Collections based on specific scenarios.

  • 8.8

    Real-World Examples

    This section highlights practical applications of Java collections, showcasing real-world scenarios where they can be effectively utilized.

  • 8.9

    Quick Review Questions

    This section consists of quick review questions to reinforce understanding of Java collections.

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