Make a string represent an array

Question

I have an array

String myArray[]={"one","two","three","four"};

In my code I am using a string with the same name as the array.Is there anyway to make that string point to the array?

String theArray = "myArray";

theArray[0];

Is this even possible?

myArray[0] will give the first index value "one", why do you want to place the variable name in the string? — Dead Programmer
– Dead Programmer, Commented Feb 13, 2011 at 15:25
I am getting a string from some user input.The string they input is the same as an array. — james
– james, Commented Feb 16, 2011 at 19:59

Bart Kiers · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-14 22:29:31Z

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Is this even possible?

No.

You could use a Map<String, String[]> to map a name to an array.

A small example:

String[] myArray = {"one","two","three","four"};
Map<String, String[]> map = new HashMap<String, String[]>();
map.put("myArray", myArray);
String[] temp = map.get("myArray");
System.out.println(Arrays.toString(temp));

will print:

[one, two, three, four]

edited Feb 14, 2011 at 22:29

answered Feb 13, 2011 at 15:13

Bart Kiers

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Deepak Over a year ago

can you please post an working example for this so that it can handy for future reference.

james Over a year ago

Thanks,What if we wanted to use the array itself.Like myArray[0].

Bozho · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-13 15:13:51Z

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If theArray is a field variable - yes, via reflection. But it is not advisable. Use a Map isntead.

answered Feb 13, 2011 at 15:13

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