Convert an ArrayList to an Array
Problem
You need to convert an ArrayList into a strongly typed array.
Solution
Use the ArrayList.ToArray method.
Discussion
Converting an ArrayList to an ordinary array is a useful task. For example, you might create a utility function that uses an ArrayList internally to quickly create a collection and dynamically add items. Using an ArrayList is intrinsically easier than using an array, because you don’t need to worry about array dimensions. However, when you return the information from the function, you should use a generic array, which is more common and has the advantage of type safety.
In theory, you could inspect the Count property of the ArrayList, create a corresponding array, and iterate through the ArrayList ...
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