HashMap: Internal Implementation
Understand the internal workings of Java HashMap, covering hashing, the Node structure, collision management using linked lists and trees, and the process of resizing. Learn how keys and values are stored, retrieved, and optimized within HashMap to improve your Java programming skills.
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How HashMap works internally is the most asked interview question in Java interviews. And the reason is that it is difficult to understand the inner workings of HashMap. In this lesson, we will try to understand every aspect of HashMap.
The basic principle used by a HashMap to store elements is Hashing. Hashing is a way to assign a unique code for any variable or object after applying any formula to its properties. The unique code is called HashCode.
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