Kotlin Array size Property

The size property in Kotlin is used to get the number of elements in an array. This property is part of the Kotlin standard library and provides a simple way to retrieve the length of an array.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. size Property Syntax
3. Understanding size
4. Examples
   • Basic Usage
   • Using size with Custom Types
5. Real-World Use Case
6. Conclusion

Introduction

The size property returns the number of elements in an array. It is a straightforward and effective way to determine the length of an array.

size Property Syntax

The syntax for the size property is as follows:

val size: Int

Parameters:

• This property does not take any parameters.

Returns:

• The number of elements in the array.

Understanding size

The size property is used to get the total number of elements in an array. This is particularly useful when iterating over arrays or performing operations that depend on the array's length.

Examples

Basic Usage

To demonstrate the basic usage of size, we will create an array of integers and print its size.

Example

fun main() {
    val numbers = arrayOf(10, 20, 30, 40, 50)
    println("Size of the array: ${numbers.size}")
}

Output:

Size of the array: 5

Using size with Custom Types

This example shows how to use size to get the number of elements in an array of custom objects.

Example

class Person(val name: String, val age: Int) {
    override fun toString(): String {
        return "Person(name='$name', age=$age)"
    }
}

fun main() {
    val people = arrayOf(
        Person("Ravi", 25),
        Person("Anjali", 30),
        Person("Priya", 22)
    )

    println("Size of the people array: ${people.size}")
}

Output:

Size of the people array: 3

Real-World Use Case

Iterating Over Arrays

In real-world applications, the size property is often used to iterate over arrays, ensuring that the iteration covers all elements.

Example

fun main() {
    val tasks = arrayOf("Task 1", "Task 2", "Task 3")

    for (i in 0 until tasks.size) {
        println("Task at index $i: ${tasks[i]}")
    }
}

Output:

Task at index 0: Task 1
Task at index 1: Task 2
Task at index 2: Task 3

Conclusion

The Array.size property in Kotlin is a convenient way to get the number of elements in an array. It is particularly useful for iteration and operations that depend on the array's length. By understanding and using this property, you can effectively manage array operations in your Kotlin applications.