The Collections Framework

This is a series of tutorials aimed at introducing the collections framework. There are quite a few tutorials because the collections framework is extensive, and powerful. If you are new to them, start at the beginning and work your way through, but you can of course jump all around.

1. Storing Data Using the Collections Framework
   

   Why Choosing a Collection over an Array?

2. Getting to Know the Collection Hierarchy
   

   Getting to Know the Collection Hierarchy.

3. Storing Elements in a Collection
   

   Using a Collection to Store and Retrieve Elements

4. Iterating over the Elements of a Collection
   

   Iterating over the Content of a Collection.

5. Extending Collection with List
   

   Exploring the List Interface.

6. Extending Collection with Set, SortedSet and NavigableSet
   

   Exploring the Set Interface.

7. Creating and Processing Data with the Collections Factory Methods
   

   Creating Immutable Collections.

8. Storing Elements in Stacks and Queues
   

   Finding Your Way in the Queue Hierarchy.

9. Using Maps to Store Key Value Pairs
   

   Introducing the Map Hierarchy.

10. Managing the Content of a Map
    

    Using a Map to Handle Key-Value Pairs.

11. Handling Map Values with Lambda Expressions
    

    Handling the Values Stored in a Map.

12. Keeping Keys Sorted with SortedMap and NavigableMap
    

    Using a Sortedmap to Sort Key-Value Pairs.

13. Choosing Immutable Types for Your Key
    

    Avoiding the Use of Mutable Keys.

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