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Core idea
What is the main idea behind Java LinkedList indexOf() 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.
___ java.util.LinkedList;3Order
Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.
The indexOf() method returns the position of the first occurrence of a value in the list.
Definition and Usage
Java LinkedList indexOf() Method
❮ LinkedList Methods
Example
import java.util.LinkedList;
public class Main {
public static void main(String[] args) {
LinkedList<String> cars = new LinkedList<String>();
cars.add("Volvo");
cars.add("BMW");
cars.add("Ford");
cars.add("Mazda");
System.out.println(cars.indexOf("Ford"));
}
}Definition and Usage
The indexOf() method returns the position of the first occurrence of a value in the list. If the item is not found in the list then it returns -1.
Syntax
public int indexOf(Object
item )Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| item | Required. The item to search for in the list. |
Technical Details
| Returns: | The position of the first occurrence of the item in the list, or -1 if the item is not found. |
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