IndexOutOfBoundsException
Definition
IndexOutOfBoundsException is an exception that occurs when trying to access an invalid index position within an array or collection.
Analogy
Picture yourself standing on numbered steps, but there's no step with the number you're trying to stand on. You'll fall off because that step doesn't exist!
Related terms
ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException: This exception specifically occurs when trying to access an invalid index position within an array.
ArrayList: An ArrayList is similar to an array but can dynamically grow and shrink in size as needed.
LinkedList: A LinkedList is another type of data structure that stores elements in a sequence and allows efficient insertion and deletion at any position.
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