In this project, the learner will use the Java API to sort and search arrays and lists by implementing the Collections sort function, the binarySearch function, and the Comparator and Comparable interfaces.
Use Java APIs to sort and search a collection of data
Instructor: Dr. Chao Mbogho
Sponsored by Mojatu Foundation
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What you'll learn
use functions and interfaces in the Java Collections API to sort and search for values in arrays and lists
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Sort and display arrays of integers and names using sort function (8 min)
Sort and display array list of integers in ascending and descending order (9 min)
Sort in a list of user-defined objects using Comparator interface (9 min)
Sort in a list by name using Comparator interface (6 min)
Search for a value in an array using binary search (8 min)
Search for a value when list is ascending and descending (8 min)
Search in a list of user-defined objects using Comparable interface (8 min)
Recommended experience
Object-oriented principles in using classes, objects, and methods. Knowledge is use of data structures such as Arrays and Lists.
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