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Core idea
What is the main idea behind Java LinkedList set() 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 set() method replaces an item at a specified position in the list and returns the item that was previously at that position.
Definition and Usage
Java LinkedList set() 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");
cars.set(0, "Opel");
System.out.println(cars);
}
}Definition and Usage
The set() method replaces an item at a specified position in the list and returns the item that was previously at that position.
Syntax
public T set(int
index , T
item )T refers to the data type of items in the list.
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| index | Required. The position of the item to be replaced. |
| item | Required. The new item to be placed at the specified position. |
Technical Details
| Returns: | The item which was previously at the specified position in the list. |
|---|---|
| Throws: | IndexOutOfBoundsException - If the index is less than zero, equal to the size of the list or greater than the size of the list. |