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# Java Examples - Extending an Array

## Problem Description:

How to extend an array after initialisation?

## Solution:

Following example shows how to extend an array after initialization by creating an new array.

    public class Main {
       public static void main(String[] args) {
          String[] names = new String[] { "A", "B", "C" };
          String[] extended = new String[5];
          extended[3] = "D";
          extended[4] = "E";
          System.arraycopy(names, 0, extended, 0, names.length);
          for (String str : extended){
             System.out.println(str);
          }
       }
    }

## Result:

The above code sample will produce the following result.

    A
    B
    C
    D
    E

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