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Java Arrays. sort() Method

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Core idea

What is the main idea behind Java Arrays. sort() Method?

Lesson checks

Practice each idea before moving on

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1Quick choice

Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?

2Fill blank

Complete the missing token from the example code.

___[] cars = {"Volvo", "BMW", "Tesla", "Ford", "Fiat", "Mazda", "Audi"};
3Order

Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.

The sort() method sorts an array in ascending order.
Definition and Usage
Java Arrays. sort() Method

❮ Arrays Methods

String[] cars = {"Volvo", "BMW", "Tesla", "Ford", "Fiat", "Mazda", "Audi"};
Arrays.sort(cars);

Definition and Usage

The sort() method sorts an array in ascending order.

This method sorts arrays of strings alphabetically, and arrays of integers numerically.

Syntax

Arrays.sort( array )
Arrays.sort( array , start , end )

Parameter Values

ParameterDescription
arrayRequired. The array to be sorted
startOptional. The index position of the first element (inclusive) to be sorted
endOptional. The index position of the last element (exclusive) to be sorted

Technical Details

Returns:No return value
Java version:1.2 ( java.util )

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