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Java LinkedList removeFirst() Method

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What is the main idea behind Java LinkedList removeFirst() Method?

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2Fill blank

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___ java.util.LinkedList;
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The removeFirst() method removes the first item in a list.
Definition and Usage
Java LinkedList removeFirst() 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");
    // Use removeFirst() remove the first item from the list cars.removeFirst(); System.out.println(cars);
  }
}

Definition and Usage

The removeFirst() method removes the first item in a list.

Tip

Use the removeLast() method to remove the last item in a list.

Syntax

public T removeFirst()

T refers to the data type of items in the list.

Parameters

None.

Technical Details

Returns:The removed element (the first item in the list)
Throws:NoSuchElementException - If the list is empty.

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