How to store multiple datatypes in an array?

Question

I\'m looking for something like an Array, but it needs to store multiple data types. The Oracle Java tutorials says, \"An array is a container object that holds a fixed numb

Answer 1

You should consider the use of the typesafe heterogeneous container pattern.

There the data is stored in a Map, Object> and access to the map is hidden behind generic methods, that automatically cast the return value.

public  T getObjectByKey(Key key)
  return (T) map.get(key);

The same for put.