Differences between an array and any collection from the java Collection framework?

Question

As the title say I am looking into the \"Differences between an array and any collection from the java Collection framework\".

Thought it\'s high level enough to provide

Answer 1

1. Arrays are fixed in length where as collections are growable in nature.
2. Arrays can store homogeneous elements whereas collections can store both.
3. If you know the size in advance, go for Arrays
4. Performance point of view, better to go with Arrays
5. Arrays does not have any ready made methods whereas Collections have ready made methods.