Jun 6, 2010 · What are the differences between the two data structures ArrayList and Vector, and where should you use each of them?

The fact that java.util.Stack extends java.util.Vector is a mistake in object-oriented design. Purists will note that it also offers a lot of methods beyond the operations traditionally associated with a stack …

Feb 27, 2014 · According to Java API: "it is recommended to use ArrayList in place of Vector" Still you can get a synchronized version of a List with Collections:

Sep 16, 2010 · Can't a Java Vector be used instead of ArrayList? That would probably be ArrayDeque, if you need Stack functionality. Do not use the Stack class as other here suggest.

Dec 29, 2009 · List<String> list = new Vector<String>(); (assuming a Vector of String s). If however you want to convert it to an ArrayList, which is the closest List implementation to a `Vector~ in the Java …

Jun 21, 2013 · @clairharrison Don't use a Vector in Java to start with. I guess it can work, especially if you know C/C++. It is standard to use a ArrayList or LinkedList in Java.

5 According to the Java API Specification for the Vector class, it implements the List interface which is needed to use the Collections.sort method. Also, as a note, for most uses the Vector class could be …

Feb 3, 2016 · It got replaced in Java 1.2 back in 1998. See javadoc: "If a thread-safe implementation is not needed, it is recommended to use ArrayList in place of Vector." If you do need synchronization, …

Jan 17, 2009 · 14 One meme that gets stressed with Java development is always use ArrayList over Vector. Vector is deprecated. That may be true, but Vector and Hashtable have the advantage that …

Apr 2, 2016 · List<String> productList = new ArrayList<>(hm.keySet()); 1Unless you're sharing this list with multiple threads, adding synchronization with a Vector is a cost.