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The document explains key concepts in Java including wrapper classes, auto-boxing, unboxing, arrays, vectors, and string manipulation. Wrapper classes allow primitive types to be treated as objects, while auto-boxing and unboxing facilitate automatic conversions between them. Arrays and vectors are data structures for storing multiple values, with vectors providing thread-safety, and StringBuffer allows mutable string operations.

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Java Assignment 3

The document explains key concepts in Java including wrapper classes, auto-boxing, unboxing, arrays, vectors, and string manipulation. Wrapper classes allow primitive types to be treated as objects, while auto-boxing and unboxing facilitate automatic conversions between them. Arrays and vectors are data structures for storing multiple values, with vectors providing thread-safety, and StringBuffer allows mutable string operations.

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Assignment 3

1. Explain Wrapper Class


A wrapper class in Java provides a way to use primitive data types (int, char, float, etc.) as objects.
Java provides wrapper classes for each of the eight primitive types:
- Integer
- Byte
- Short
- Long
- Float
- Double
- Character
- Boolean

Wrapper classes are useful in situations where objects are required instead of primitives, such as in
collections like ArrayList.

2. Explain Auto Boxing & Unboxing


- Auto-boxing is the automatic conversion of primitive types into their corresponding wrapper class
objects.
- Unboxing is the automatic conversion of wrapper class objects back into primitive types.

Auto-boxing and unboxing help in reducing manual conversion, making code cleaner and more
readable.

3. What is an Array in Java and its Usage?


An array in Java is a data structure that allows storing multiple values of the same type in a single
variable. Arrays are used when we need to handle large amounts of data efficiently.

- Usage: Arrays are used in sorting, searching algorithms, and storing multiple elements efficiently.

4. What is a Vector in Java?


A Vector is a resizable array that grows dynamically as needed. It is synchronized, meaning it is
thread-safe.

- Usage: It is used when we require thread-safety while handling dynamic arrays.

5. How to Use String & StringBuffer in Java?


- String: Strings in Java are immutable, meaning their value cannot be changed once created.
- StringBuffer: It is a mutable sequence of characters, allowing modifications without creating new
objects.

- Usage: StringBuffer is used when frequent modifications to a string are required.

6. How to Use a Vector for Storing a List of Objects?


A Vector in Java can store a list of objects dynamically. Since it implements the List interface, it can
be used just like an ArrayList but with thread-safety.

7. Why is a Wrapper Class Useful?


- It allows primitives to be used in collections.
- Provides utility methods for data conversions.
- Supports auto-boxing and unboxing for easier type conversions.

Wrapper classes help bridge the gap between primitive types and objects in Java.

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