What the difference between list & Arraylist

Question

list<String> list =new Arraylist<>()
Arraylist<String> arraylist=new Arraylist<>()

Answer 1

thanks

Answer 2

List is just an interface. You cannot write
List<String> list = new List<>();

The List interface is also implemented by the LinkedList class, so you have the advantage to easily change between both, e.g.
List<String> list = null;
list = new ArrayList<>();
list = new LinkedList<>();

Answer 3

List is interface. ArrayList implements List, such as LinkedList or Vector. ArrayList is a good alternative traditional array.

Answer 4

my biggest difference (why I choose one over the other) is what I'm doing.

ArrayList can change in size. so if i am using it to store new information as I get it I use an arraylist.

lists having a set size, but imo are easier to work with, are better suited for pre-set lists

Answer 5

@Justin
In Java both the ArrayList and the LinkedList can grow. They only have differences in their performance (at least for the user).
While ArrayLists are access-oriented, LinkedLists are faster when performing add and remove operations.

Answer 6

your right, I said list.. I meant standard arrays are a fixed size

Answer 7

Thanks a lot