[FIXED] ArrayList - how can I check if an index exists?

Issue

I'm using ArrayList<String> and I add data at specific indices, how can I check if a specific index exists?

Should I simply get() and check the value? Or should I wait for an exception? Is there another way?

Update: Thank you for your answers, but because I'm only adding stuff at specific indices, the length of the list will not show me which are available.

Solution

The method arrayList.size() returns the number of items in the list - so if the index is greater than or equal to the size(), it doesn't exist.

if(index >= myList.size() || index < 0){
  //index does not exists
}else{
 // index exists
}

Answered By - Amarghosh
Answer Checked By - Marilyn (JavaFixing Volunteer)