LinkedList getFirst() Method in Java

The Java.util.LinkedList.getFirst() method is used to fetch or retrieve the first element from a LinkedList or the element present at the head of the List.

Syntax:

LinkedList.getFirst()

Parameters: This method does not takes any parameter.

Return Value: This method returns the first element or the element at the head of the list.

Below program illustrate the Java.util.LinkedList.getFirst() method:

filter_none

edit
close

play_arrow

link
brightness_4
code

// Java code to illustrate getFirst() method
import java.io.*;
import java.util.LinkedList;
  
public class LinkedListDemo {
   public static void main(String args[]) {
  
      // Creating an empty LinkedList
      LinkedList<String> list = new LinkedList<String>();
  
      // Using add() method to add elements in the list
      list.add("Geeks");
      list.add("for");
      list.add("Geeks");
      list.add("10");
      list.add("20");
  
      // Displaying the list
      System.out.println("LinkedList:" + list);
        
      // Fetching first element from the list
      System.out.println("The first element is: " + list.getFirst());
   }
}

chevron_right






                        filter_none









Output:


LinkedList:[Geeks, for, Geeks, 10, 20]
The first element is: Geeks







Don’t stop now and take your learning to the next level. Learn all the important concepts of Data Structures and Algorithms with the help of the most trusted course: DSA Self Paced. Become industry ready at a student-friendly price.



    

        My Personal Notes
        arrow_drop_up
    

    

        
        

            
            
        

    


Recommended Posts:
Chinmoy Lenka
Check out this Author's contributed articles.
If you like GeeksforGeeks and would like to contribute, you can also write an article using contribute.geeksforgeeks.org or mail your article to contribute@geeksforgeeks.org. See your article appearing on the GeeksforGeeks main page and help other Geeks.
Please Improve this article if you find anything incorrect by clicking on  the "Improve Article" button below.