Java Enumeration, Iterator, ListIterator and Spliterator

Date: 2023-12-10

Java offers several iteration mechanisms for traversing collections. Enumeration is a legacy interface, while Iterator provides standard sequential iteration. ListIterator extends Iterator for bidirectional traversal and modification. Spliterator, introduced in Java 8, enables parallel iteration for improved performance with large datasets, often used with parallel streams. Choosing the right mechanism depends on the collection type and performance needs. Read more about Java's iteration mechanisms here.