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Socket (TCP & UDP) communication in Java

Socket communication in Java enables communication between two endpoints over a network. There are two main types of sockets: TCP sockets and UDP sockets. Let's explain both types with examples: TCP Socket Communication: 1. **Server Side**:    - The server creates a `ServerSocket` object to listen for incoming connections on a specific port.    - When a client connects, the server accepts the connection and creates a `Socket` object to communicate with the client.    - The server reads from and writes to the socket's input and output streams to communicate with the client. import java.io.*; import java.net.*; public class TCPServer {     public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {         ServerSocket serverSocket = new ServerSocket(12345);         System.out.println("Server started. Waiting for client...");         Socket clientSocket = serverSocket.accept();         System.out.println("Client connected.");         BufferedReader in = new Bu

Sets

 In Java, a Set is a collection that does not allow duplicate elements. It models the mathematical set abstraction and provides operations such as union, intersection, difference, and subset testing. The Java Collections Framework provides several implementations of the Set interface. Here's an explanation along with examples:


Explanation:

1. No Duplicate Elements:

   - Sets do not allow duplicate elements. Adding a duplicate element has no effect.


2. Unordered Collection:

   - Unlike Lists, Sets do not maintain the order of elements.


3. Key Methods:

   - `add(E e)`: Adds the specified element to the set if it is not already present.

   - `remove(Object o)`: Removes the specified element from the set if it is present.

   - `contains(Object o)`: Returns true if the set contains the specified element.

   - `size()`: Returns the number of elements in the set.


4. Common Implementations:

   - `HashSet`: Implements a hash table for storing elements.

   - `TreeSet`: Implements a sorted set using a Red-Black tree.

   - `LinkedHashSet`: Maintains insertion order.


Example Demonstrations:


Let's demonstrate using some common implementations of the Set interface:


1. HashSet Example:


import java.util.HashSet;

import java.util.Set;


public class HashSetExample {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Creating a HashSet

        Set<String> set = new HashSet<>();


        // Adding elements to the set

        set.add("Apple");

        set.add("Banana");

        set.add("Orange");

        set.add("Apple"); // Duplicate, will be ignored


        // Printing the set

        System.out.println("Set: " + set);


        // Removing an element

        set.remove("Banana");


        // Checking if an element is present

        System.out.println("Contains Orange? " + set.contains("Orange"));


        // Size of the set

        System.out.println("Size of set: " + set.size());

    }

}



2. TreeSet Example:


import java.util.Set;

import java.util.TreeSet;


public class TreeSetExample {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Creating a TreeSet

        Set<String> set = new TreeSet<>();


        // Adding elements to the set

        set.add("Orange");

        set.add("Apple");

        set.add("Banana");


        // Printing the set

        System.out.println("Set: " + set);

    }

}



3. LinkedHashSet Example:


import java.util.LinkedHashSet;

import java.util.Set;


public class LinkedHashSetExample {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Creating a LinkedHashSet

        Set<String> set = new LinkedHashSet<>();


        // Adding elements to the set

        set.add("Orange");

        set.add("Apple");

        set.add("Banana");


        // Printing the set

        System.out.println("Set: " + set);

    }

}


Output:

1. HashSet Example:

Set: [Orange, Apple, Banana]

Contains Orange? true

Size of set: 2



2. TreeSet Example:

Set: [Apple, Banana, Orange]



3. LinkedHashSet Example:

Set: [Orange, Apple, Banana]



In these examples, we demonstrated the usage of HashSet, TreeSet, and LinkedHashSet, showcasing how elements are stored and their unique characteristics. Depending on your requirements, you can choose the appropriate Set implementation.

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