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Core idea
What is the main idea behind Java ArrayList retainAll() 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.ArrayList;3Order
Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.
The retainAll() method removes all items from a list which do not belong to a specified collection.
Definition and Usage
Java ArrayList retainAll() 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");
cars.add("Toyota");
ArrayList<String> valid = new ArrayList<String>();
valid.add("Volvo");
valid.add("Ford");
valid.add("Mazda");
cars.retainAll(valid);
System.out.println(cars);
}
}Definition and Usage
The retainAll() method removes all items from a list which do not belong to a specified collection.
Syntax
public boolean retainAll(Collection
items )Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| items | Required. A collection containing the items to keep in the list while all others are removed. |
Technical Details
| Returns: | true if the list changed and false otherwise. |
|---|---|
| Throws: | NullPointerException - If the collection is null. |