Arrays in Java

Arrays in Java are used to store a collection of elements of the same data type. They provide a convenient way to group related data. Here's an overview of arrays in Java:

Declaration and Initialization:

1. One-Dimensional Array:

   - An array with a single row.

   // Declaration

   dataType[] arrayName;

   // Initialization

   dataType[] numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};

2. Multi-Dimensional Array:

   - An array with multiple rows and columns.

   // Declaration

   dataType[][] multiArray;

   // Initialization

   int[][] matrix = {{1, 2, 3}, {4, 5, 6}, {7, 8, 9}};

 Accessing Array Elements:

1. One-Dimensional Array:

   - Access elements using their index.

   int[] numbers = {10, 20, 30, 40, 50};

   int firstElement = numbers[0];  // Accessing the first element.

2. Multi-Dimensional Array:

   - Access elements using row and column indices.

   int[][] matrix = {{1, 2, 3}, {4, 5, 6}, {7, 8, 9}};

   int element = matrix[1][2];  // Accessing the element in the second row, third column.

Array Length:

   - The `length` property is used to get the size of an array.

   int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};

   int arrayLength = numbers.length;  // Gets the length of the array.

Iterating Through Arrays:

1. For Loop:

   - Used for iterating through the elements of an array.

   int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};

   for (int i = 0; i < numbers.length; i++) {

       System.out.println(numbers[i]);

   }

2. Enhanced For Loop:

   - A concise way to iterate through all elements of an array.

   int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};

   for (int num : numbers) {

       System.out.println(num);

   }

Arrays in Methods:

   - Arrays can be passed as parameters to methods.

   void printArray(int[] arr) {

       for (int num : arr) {

           System.out.println(num);

       }

   }

Array Manipulation:

   - Arrays provide methods to sort, search, and manipulate elements.

   int[] numbers = {5, 2, 8, 1, 7};

   Arrays.sort(numbers);  // Sort the array in ascending order.

   int index = Arrays.binarySearch(numbers, 2);  // Search for the element 2.

Arrays in Java offer flexibility and are an essential part of data structures. They provide an efficient way to organize and manage data in various applications. Understanding how to declare, initialize, and manipulate arrays is fundamental for Java developers.