How can I compare String value with ArrayList of String type in Java?

Question

My requirement is comparing String to ArrayList which contains a list of strings. Can any one suggest me?

Answer 1

Look at the List#contains(T obj) method, like this:

List<String> list = new ArrayList<String>();
list.add("abc");
list.add("xyz");
list.contains("abc"); // true
list.contains("foo"); // false

Answer 2

Use

ArrayList.contains("StringToBeChecked");

If the String is present in the ArrayList, this function will return true, else will return false.