Java array initialization within argument list

Question

How come the first call to someMethod doesn\'t compile without being explicit that it\'s String[]?

It\'s fine to use an array initializer to create a String[] arra

Answer 1

If you don't want to use explicit String[], use:

public void someMethod(String... arr){
    //do some magic
}
…
someMethod("cm", "applicant", "lead");

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The three periods after the final parameter's type indicate that the final argument may be passed as an array or as a sequence of arguments.

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