Flash cards
Review the key moves
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Core idea
What is the main idea behind Java ArrayList contains() Method?
Lesson checks
Practice each idea before moving on
Short Mimo-style checks built from this lesson's code, terms, and sequence.
1Quick choice
Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?
2Fill blank
Complete the missing token from the example code.
___ java.util.ArrayList;3Order
Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.
The contains() method returns true if an item exists in a list and false otherwise.
Definition and Usage
Java ArrayList contains() Method
❮ ArrayList Methods
Example
import java.util.ArrayList;
public class Main {
public static void main(String[] args) {
ArrayList<String> cars = new ArrayList<String>();
cars.add("Volvo");
cars.add("BMW");
cars.add("Ford");
cars.add("Mazda");
System.out.println(cars.contains("BMW"));
System.out.println(cars.contains("Toyota"));
}
}Definition and Usage
The contains() method returns true if an item exists in a list and false otherwise.
Syntax
public boolean contains(Object
item )Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| item | Required. The item being tested |
Technical Details
| Returns: | true if the object exists in the list, false otherwise. |
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