String[] errorSoon; // <--declared statement String[] errorSoon = new String[100]; // <--initialized statement You need to initialize the array so it can allocate the correct memory storage for the String …

Dec 18, 2011 · I know how to make an empty array, but how do I make a String array with values from the start?

First up, this has got nothing to do with String, it is about arrays.. and that too specifically about declarative initialization of arrays. As discussed by everyone in almost every answer here, you can, …

Jul 29, 2009 · The third way of initializing is useful when you declare an array first and then initialize it, pass an array as a function argument, or return an array. The explicit type is required.

Nov 14, 2016 · Closed 12 years ago. What I want to do is initialize an array of strings and then fill each space with a different string, like so:

Feb 28, 2016 · 38 You can directly write the array in modern Java, without an initializer. Your example is now valid. It is generally best to name the parameter anyway.

Aug 30, 2016 · String[] myArray; but you do need to know the size when you initialize it (because Java Virtual Machine needs to reserve a continuous chunk of memory for an array upfront):

An array initializer creates an array and provides initial values for all its components. and this is irrespective of whether the array is an instance variable or local variable or class variable.

158 The Java Docs for the method String[] java.io.File.list(FilenameFilter filter) includes this in the returns description: The array will be empty if the directory is empty or if no names were accepted by …

Jan 31, 2013 · String[] array = {}; String[] array = new String[0]; String[] array = new String[] {}; Admittedly an empty array is rarely useful. In many cases you'd be better off using an …