ARRAY vs ARRAYLIST   Array is an object used to save similar data type  elements and its size is limited .   Array is static  in nature. Once created we cannot change size of array.   ·        Random access, linear data structure    ·        Fixed size once created    ·        Can contain objects and primitives    ·        Must declare element type    ·        It is not a class    ·        Elements accessible with index number    Eg:  int[] ar=new int[3]; //stores complete integer types     Arraylist is a part of Collection Framework  of util package to store different data type  objects and it is growable .  Arraylist is dynamic  in nature. It can be re-size itself when needed depending upon capacity and load factor.     ·        Random access, linear data structure    · ...
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