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Java HashMap keySet() Method

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What is the main idea behind Java HashMap keySet() Method?

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___ java.util.HashMap;
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The keySet() method returns a set containing all of the keys in the map.
Definition and Usage
Java HashMap keySet() Method

❮ HashMap Methods

Example

import java.util.HashMap;
public class Main {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    HashMap<String, String> capitalCities = new HashMap<String, String>();
    capitalCities.put("England", "London");
    capitalCities.put("Germany", "Berlin");
    capitalCities.put("Norway", "Oslo");
    capitalCities.put("USA", "Washington DC");
    System.out.println(capitalCities.keySet());
  }
}

Definition and Usage

The keySet() method returns a set containing all of the keys in the map.

To learn about sets, see our Java HashSet tutorial . Note: The returned set is a view of the map, which means that changing the set also changes the map. Syntax public Set<K> keySet() K refers to the data type of the keys of the map. Technical Details Returns: A set containing all of the keys in the map. Related Pages Java HashMap Tutorial Java HashSet Tutorial ❮ HashMap Methods

Note

The returned set is a view of the map, which means that changing the set also changes the map.

Syntax

public Set<K> keySet()

K refers to the data type of the keys of the map.

Technical Details

Returns:A set containing all of the keys in the map.

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