Eliminate items from a list that are not part of a specified collection.
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The retainAll() method removes all items from a list that are not contained in a specified collection.
Syntax
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public boolean retainAll(Collection items) |
Parameter Values
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Parameter |
Description |
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Items |
Mandatory: A collection containing the items to retain in the list, removing all others. |
Technical Details
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Returns: |
True if the list was altered; otherwise, false. |
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Throws: |
NullPointerException occurs if the collection is null. |