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package com.google.common.primitives;

import static com.google.common.base.Preconditions.checkArgument;
import static com.google.common.base.Preconditions.checkNotNull;

import com.google.common.annotations.Beta;
import com.google.common.annotations.GwtCompatible;
import com.google.common.base.Preconditions;
import com.google.errorprone.annotations.CanIgnoreReturnValue;
import com.google.errorprone.annotations.CheckReturnValue;
import com.google.errorprone.annotations.Immutable;
import java.io.Serializable;
import java.util.AbstractList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.RandomAccess;
import java.util.Spliterator;
import java.util.Spliterators;
import java.util.function.IntConsumer;
import java.util.stream.IntStream;
import org.checkerframework.checker.nullness.qual.Nullable;


An immutable array of int values, with an API resembling List. 
Advantages compared to int[]: 
    
  
  • All the many well-known advantages of immutability (read Effective Java, second
      edition, Item 15).
  
  • Has the value-based (not identity-based) equals, hashCode, and toString behavior you expect. 
  • Offers useful operations beyond just get and length, so you don't have to hunt through classes like Arrays and Ints for them. 
  • Supports a copy-free subArray view, so methods that accept this type don't need to add overloads that accept start and end indexes. 
  • Can be streamed without "breaking the chain": foo.getBarInts().stream().... 
  • Access to all collection-based utilities via asList (though at the cost of allocating garbage). 


Disadvantages compared to int[]: 
    
  
  • Memory footprint has a fixed overhead (about 24 bytes per instance).
  
  • Some construction use cases force the data to be copied (though several construction
      APIs are offered that don't).
  
  • Can't be passed directly to methods that expect int[] (though the most common utilities do have replacements here). 
  • Dependency on com.google.common / Guava. 


Advantages compared to ImmutableList
<Integer>: 
    
  
  • Improved memory compactness and locality.
  
  • Can be queried without allocating garbage.
  
  • Access to IntStream features (like IntStream.sum) using stream() instead of the awkward stream().mapToInt(v -> v). 


Disadvantages compared to ImmutableList<Integer>: 
    
  
  • Can't be passed directly to methods that expect Iterable, Collection, or List (though the most common utilities do have replacements here, and there is a lazy asList view). 


Since:22.0
/**
 * An immutable array of {@code int} values, with an API resembling {@link List}.
 *
 * <p>Advantages compared to {@code int[]}:
 *
 * <ul>
 *   <li>All the many well-known advantages of immutability (read <i>Effective Java</i>, second
 *       edition, Item 15).
 *   <li>Has the value-based (not identity-based) {@link #equals}, {@link #hashCode}, and {@link
 *       #toString} behavior you expect.
 *   <li>Offers useful operations beyond just {@code get} and {@code length}, so you don't have to
 *       hunt through classes like {@link Arrays} and {@link Ints} for them.
 *   <li>Supports a copy-free {@link #subArray} view, so methods that accept this type don't need to
 *       add overloads that accept start and end indexes.
 *   <li>Can be streamed without "breaking the chain": {@code foo.getBarInts().stream()...}.
 *   <li>Access to all collection-based utilities via {@link #asList} (though at the cost of
 *       allocating garbage).
 * </ul>
 *
 * <p>Disadvantages compared to {@code int[]}:
 *
 * <ul>
 *   <li>Memory footprint has a fixed overhead (about 24 bytes per instance).
 *   <li><i>Some</i> construction use cases force the data to be copied (though several construction
 *       APIs are offered that don't).
 *   <li>Can't be passed directly to methods that expect {@code int[]} (though the most common
 *       utilities do have replacements here).
 *   <li>Dependency on {@code com.google.common} / Guava.
 * </ul>
 *
 * <p>Advantages compared to {@link com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList ImmutableList}{@code
 * <Integer>}:
 *
 * <ul>
 *   <li>Improved memory compactness and locality.
 *   <li>Can be queried without allocating garbage.
 *   <li>Access to {@code IntStream} features (like {@link IntStream#sum}) using {@code stream()}
 *       instead of the awkward {@code stream().mapToInt(v -> v)}.
 * </ul>
 *
 * <p>Disadvantages compared to {@code ImmutableList<Integer>}:
 *
 * <ul>
 *   <li>Can't be passed directly to methods that expect {@code Iterable}, {@code Collection}, or
 *       {@code List} (though the most common utilities do have replacements here, and there is a
 *       lazy {@link #asList} view).
 * </ul>
 *
 * @since 22.0
 */
@Beta
@GwtCompatible
@Immutable
public final class ImmutableIntArray implements Serializable {
  private static final ImmutableIntArray EMPTY = new ImmutableIntArray(new int[0]);

  
Returns the empty array. 
/** Returns the empty array. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray of() {
    return EMPTY;
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing a single value. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing a single value. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray of(int e0) {
    return new ImmutableIntArray(new int[] {e0});
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray of(int e0, int e1) {
    return new ImmutableIntArray(new int[] {e0, e1});
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray of(int e0, int e1, int e2) {
    return new ImmutableIntArray(new int[] {e0, e1, e2});
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray of(int e0, int e1, int e2, int e3) {
    return new ImmutableIntArray(new int[] {e0, e1, e2, e3});
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray of(int e0, int e1, int e2, int e3, int e4) {
    return new ImmutableIntArray(new int[] {e0, e1, e2, e3, e4});
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray of(int e0, int e1, int e2, int e3, int e4, int e5) {
    return new ImmutableIntArray(new int[] {e0, e1, e2, e3, e4, e5});
  }

  // TODO(kevinb): go up to 11?

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order.

The array rest must not be longer than Integer.MAX_VALUE - 1. 
/**
   * Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order.
   *
   * <p>The array {@code rest} must not be longer than {@code Integer.MAX_VALUE - 1}.
   */
  // Use (first, rest) so that `of(someIntArray)` won't compile (they should use copyOf), which is
  // okay since we have to copy the just-created array anyway.
  public static ImmutableIntArray of(int first, int... rest) {
    checkArgument(
        rest.length <= Integer.MAX_VALUE - 1,
        "the total number of elements must fit in an int");
    int[] array = new int[rest.length + 1];
    array[0] = first;
    System.arraycopy(rest, 0, array, 1, rest.length);
    return new ImmutableIntArray(array);
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray copyOf(int[] values) {
    return values.length == 0 ? EMPTY : new ImmutableIntArray(Arrays.copyOf(values, values.length));
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray copyOf(Collection<Integer> values) {
    return values.isEmpty() ? EMPTY : new ImmutableIntArray(Ints.toArray(values));
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order.

Performance note: this method delegates to copyOf(Collection<Integer>) if 
values is a Collection. Otherwise it creates a builder and uses Builder.addAll(Iterable<Integer>), with all the performance implications associated with that. 
/**
   * Returns an immutable array containing the given values, in order.
   *
   * <p><b>Performance note:</b> this method delegates to {@link #copyOf(Collection)} if {@code
   * values} is a {@link Collection}. Otherwise it creates a {@link #builder} and uses {@link
   * Builder#addAll(Iterable)}, with all the performance implications associated with that.
   */
  public static ImmutableIntArray copyOf(Iterable<Integer> values) {
    if (values instanceof Collection) {
      return copyOf((Collection<Integer>) values);
    }
    return builder().addAll(values).build();
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing all the values from stream, in order. 
/** Returns an immutable array containing all the values from {@code stream}, in order. */
  public static ImmutableIntArray copyOf(IntStream stream) {
    // Note this uses very different growth behavior from copyOf(Iterable) and the builder.
    int[] array = stream.toArray();
    return (array.length == 0) ? EMPTY : new ImmutableIntArray(array);
  }

  
Returns a new, empty builder for ImmutableIntArray instances, sized to hold up to initialCapacity values without resizing. The returned builder is not thread-safe. 
Performance note: When feasible, initialCapacity should be the exact number of values that will be added, if that knowledge is readily available. It is better to guess a value slightly too high than slightly too low. If the value is not exact, the ImmutableIntArray that is built will very likely occupy more memory than strictly necessary; to trim memory usage, build using builder.build().trimmed(). 
/**
   * Returns a new, empty builder for {@link ImmutableIntArray} instances, sized to hold up to
   * {@code initialCapacity} values without resizing. The returned builder is not thread-safe.
   *
   * <p><b>Performance note:</b> When feasible, {@code initialCapacity} should be the exact number
   * of values that will be added, if that knowledge is readily available. It is better to guess a
   * value slightly too high than slightly too low. If the value is not exact, the {@link
   * ImmutableIntArray} that is built will very likely occupy more memory than strictly necessary;
   * to trim memory usage, build using {@code builder.build().trimmed()}.
   */
  public static Builder builder(int initialCapacity) {
    checkArgument(initialCapacity >= 0, "Invalid initialCapacity: %s", initialCapacity);
    return new Builder(initialCapacity);
  }

  
Returns a new, empty builder for ImmutableIntArray instances, with a default initial capacity. The returned builder is not thread-safe. 
Performance note: The ImmutableIntArray that is built will very likely occupy more memory than necessary; to trim memory usage, build using 
builder.build().trimmed(). 
/**
   * Returns a new, empty builder for {@link ImmutableIntArray} instances, with a default initial
   * capacity. The returned builder is not thread-safe.
   *
   * <p><b>Performance note:</b> The {@link ImmutableIntArray} that is built will very likely occupy
   * more memory than necessary; to trim memory usage, build using {@code
   * builder.build().trimmed()}.
   */
  public static Builder builder() {
    return new Builder(10);
  }

  
A builder for ImmutableIntArray instances; obtained using ImmutableIntArray.builder. 
/**
   * A builder for {@link ImmutableIntArray} instances; obtained using {@link
   * ImmutableIntArray#builder}.
   */
  @CanIgnoreReturnValue
  public static final class Builder {
    private int[] array;
    private int count = 0; // <= array.length

    Builder(int initialCapacity) {
      array = new int[initialCapacity];
    }

    
Appends value to the end of the values the built ImmutableIntArray will contain. 
/**
     * Appends {@code value} to the end of the values the built {@link ImmutableIntArray} will
     * contain.
     */
    public Builder add(int value) {
      ensureRoomFor(1);
      array[count] = value;
      count += 1;
      return this;
    }

    
Appends values, in order, to the end of the values the built ImmutableIntArray will contain. 
/**
     * Appends {@code values}, in order, to the end of the values the built {@link
     * ImmutableIntArray} will contain.
     */
    public Builder addAll(int[] values) {
      ensureRoomFor(values.length);
      System.arraycopy(values, 0, array, count, values.length);
      count += values.length;
      return this;
    }

    
Appends values, in order, to the end of the values the built ImmutableIntArray will contain. 
/**
     * Appends {@code values}, in order, to the end of the values the built {@link
     * ImmutableIntArray} will contain.
     */
    public Builder addAll(Iterable<Integer> values) {
      if (values instanceof Collection) {
        return addAll((Collection<Integer>) values);
      }
      for (Integer value : values) {
        add(value);
      }
      return this;
    }

    
Appends values, in order, to the end of the values the built ImmutableIntArray will contain. 
/**
     * Appends {@code values}, in order, to the end of the values the built {@link
     * ImmutableIntArray} will contain.
     */
    public Builder addAll(Collection<Integer> values) {
      ensureRoomFor(values.size());
      for (Integer value : values) {
        array[count++] = value;
      }
      return this;
    }

    
Appends all values from stream, in order, to the end of the values the built ImmutableIntArray will contain. 
/**
     * Appends all values from {@code stream}, in order, to the end of the values the built {@link
     * ImmutableIntArray} will contain.
     */
    public Builder addAll(IntStream stream) {
      Spliterator.OfInt spliterator = stream.spliterator();
      long size = spliterator.getExactSizeIfKnown();
      if (size > 0) { // known *and* nonempty
        ensureRoomFor(Ints.saturatedCast(size));
      }
      spliterator.forEachRemaining((IntConsumer) this::add);
      return this;
    }

    
Appends values, in order, to the end of the values the built ImmutableIntArray will contain. 
/**
     * Appends {@code values}, in order, to the end of the values the built {@link
     * ImmutableIntArray} will contain.
     */
    public Builder addAll(ImmutableIntArray values) {
      ensureRoomFor(values.length());
      System.arraycopy(values.array, values.start, array, count, values.length());
      count += values.length();
      return this;
    }

    private void ensureRoomFor(int numberToAdd) {
      int newCount = count + numberToAdd; // TODO(kevinb): check overflow now?
      if (newCount > array.length) {
        int[] newArray = new int[expandedCapacity(array.length, newCount)];
        System.arraycopy(array, 0, newArray, 0, count);
        this.array = newArray;
      }
    }

    // Unfortunately this is pasted from ImmutableCollection.Builder.
    private static int expandedCapacity(int oldCapacity, int minCapacity) {
      if (minCapacity < 0) {
        throw new AssertionError("cannot store more than MAX_VALUE elements");
      }
      // careful of overflow!
      int newCapacity = oldCapacity + (oldCapacity >> 1) + 1;
      if (newCapacity < minCapacity) {
        newCapacity = Integer.highestOneBit(minCapacity - 1) << 1;
      }
      if (newCapacity < 0) {
        newCapacity = Integer.MAX_VALUE; // guaranteed to be >= newCapacity
      }
      return newCapacity;
    }

    
Returns a new immutable array. The builder can continue to be used after this call, to append
more values and build again.

Performance note: the returned array is backed by the same array as the builder, so no data is copied as part of this step, but this may occupy more memory than strictly necessary. To copy the data to a right-sized backing array, use .build().trimmed(). 
/**
     * Returns a new immutable array. The builder can continue to be used after this call, to append
     * more values and build again.
     *
     * <p><b>Performance note:</b> the returned array is backed by the same array as the builder, so
     * no data is copied as part of this step, but this may occupy more memory than strictly
     * necessary. To copy the data to a right-sized backing array, use {@code .build().trimmed()}.
     */
    @CheckReturnValue
    public ImmutableIntArray build() {
      return count == 0 ? EMPTY : new ImmutableIntArray(array, 0, count);
    }
  }

  // Instance stuff here

  // The array is never mutated after storing in this field and the construction strategies ensure
  // it doesn't escape this class
  @SuppressWarnings("Immutable")
  private final int[] array;

  /*
   * TODO(kevinb): evaluate the trade-offs of going bimorphic to save these two fields from most
   * instances. Note that the instances that would get smaller are the right set to care about
   * optimizing, because the rest have the option of calling `trimmed`.
   */

  private final transient int start; // it happens that we only serialize instances where this is 0
  private final int end; // exclusive

  private ImmutableIntArray(int[] array) {
    this(array, 0, array.length);
  }

  private ImmutableIntArray(int[] array, int start, int end) {
    this.array = array;
    this.start = start;
    this.end = end;
  }

  
Returns the number of values in this array. 
/** Returns the number of values in this array. */
  public int length() {
    return end - start;
  }

  
Returns true if there are no values in this array (length is zero). 
/** Returns {@code true} if there are no values in this array ({@link #length} is zero). */
  public boolean isEmpty() {
    return end == start;
  }

  
Returns the int value present at the given index. 
Throws:
/**
   * Returns the {@code int} value present at the given index.
   *
   * @throws IndexOutOfBoundsException if {@code index} is negative, or greater than or equal to
   *     {@link #length}
   */
  public int get(int index) {
    Preconditions.checkElementIndex(index, length());
    return array[start + index];
  }

  
Returns the smallest index for which get returns target, or -1 if no such index exists. Equivalent to asList().indexOf(target). 
/**
   * Returns the smallest index for which {@link #get} returns {@code target}, or {@code -1} if no
   * such index exists. Equivalent to {@code asList().indexOf(target)}.
   */
  public int indexOf(int target) {
    for (int i = start; i < end; i++) {
      if (array[i] == target) {
        return i - start;
      }
    }
    return -1;
  }

  
Returns the largest index for which get returns target, or -1 if no such index exists. Equivalent to asList().lastIndexOf(target). 
/**
   * Returns the largest index for which {@link #get} returns {@code target}, or {@code -1} if no
   * such index exists. Equivalent to {@code asList().lastIndexOf(target)}.
   */
  public int lastIndexOf(int target) {
    for (int i = end - 1; i >= start; i--) {
      if (array[i] == target) {
        return i - start;
      }
    }
    return -1;
  }

  
Returns true if target is present at any index in this array. Equivalent to asList().contains(target). 
/**
   * Returns {@code true} if {@code target} is present at any index in this array. Equivalent to
   * {@code asList().contains(target)}.
   */
  public boolean contains(int target) {
    return indexOf(target) >= 0;
  }

  
Invokes consumer for each value contained in this array, in order. 
/** Invokes {@code consumer} for each value contained in this array, in order. */
  public void forEach(IntConsumer consumer) {
    checkNotNull(consumer);
    for (int i = start; i < end; i++) {
      consumer.accept(array[i]);
    }
  }

  
Returns a stream over the values in this array, in order. 
/** Returns a stream over the values in this array, in order. */
  public IntStream stream() {
    return Arrays.stream(array, start, end);
  }

  
Returns a new, mutable copy of this array's values, as a primitive int[]. 
/** Returns a new, mutable copy of this array's values, as a primitive {@code int[]}. */
  public int[] toArray() {
    return Arrays.copyOfRange(array, start, end);
  }

  
Returns a new immutable array containing the values in the specified range.

Performance note: The returned array has the same full memory footprint as this one does (no actual copying is performed). To reduce memory usage, use subArray(start,
end).trimmed(). 
/**
   * Returns a new immutable array containing the values in the specified range.
   *
   * <p><b>Performance note:</b> The returned array has the same full memory footprint as this one
   * does (no actual copying is performed). To reduce memory usage, use {@code subArray(start,
   * end).trimmed()}.
   */
  public ImmutableIntArray subArray(int startIndex, int endIndex) {
    Preconditions.checkPositionIndexes(startIndex, endIndex, length());
    return startIndex == endIndex
        ? EMPTY
        : new ImmutableIntArray(array, start + startIndex, start + endIndex);
  }

  private Spliterator.OfInt spliterator() {
    return Spliterators.spliterator(array, start, end, Spliterator.IMMUTABLE | Spliterator.ORDERED);
  }

  
Returns an immutable view of this array's values as a List; note that 
int values are boxed into Integer instances on demand, which can be very expensive. The returned list should be used once and discarded. For any usages beyond that, pass the returned list to 
ImmutableList.copyOf and use that list instead. 
/**
   * Returns an immutable <i>view</i> of this array's values as a {@code List}; note that {@code
   * int} values are boxed into {@link Integer} instances on demand, which can be very expensive.
   * The returned list should be used once and discarded. For any usages beyond that, pass the
   * returned list to {@link com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList#copyOf(Collection)
   * ImmutableList.copyOf} and use that list instead.
   */
  public List<Integer> asList() {
    /*
     * Typically we cache this kind of thing, but much repeated use of this view is a performance
     * anti-pattern anyway. If we cache, then everyone pays a price in memory footprint even if
     * they never use this method.
     */
    return new AsList(this);
  }

  static class AsList extends AbstractList<Integer> implements RandomAccess, Serializable {
    private final ImmutableIntArray parent;

    private AsList(ImmutableIntArray parent) {
      this.parent = parent;
    }

    // inherit: isEmpty, containsAll, toArray x2, iterator, listIterator, stream, forEach, mutations

    @Override
    public int size() {
      return parent.length();
    }

    @Override
    public Integer get(int index) {
      return parent.get(index);
    }

    @Override
    public boolean contains(Object target) {
      return indexOf(target) >= 0;
    }

    @Override
    public int indexOf(Object target) {
      return target instanceof Integer ? parent.indexOf((Integer) target) : -1;
    }

    @Override
    public int lastIndexOf(Object target) {
      return target instanceof Integer ? parent.lastIndexOf((Integer) target) : -1;
    }

    @Override
    public List<Integer> subList(int fromIndex, int toIndex) {
      return parent.subArray(fromIndex, toIndex).asList();
    }

    // The default List spliterator is not efficiently splittable
    @Override
    public Spliterator<Integer> spliterator() {
      return parent.spliterator();
    }

    @Override
    public boolean equals(@Nullable Object object) {
      if (object instanceof AsList) {
        AsList that = (AsList) object;
        return this.parent.equals(that.parent);
      }
      // We could delegate to super now but it would still box too much
      if (!(object instanceof List)) {
        return false;
      }
      List<?> that = (List<?>) object;
      if (this.size() != that.size()) {
        return false;
      }
      int i = parent.start;
      // Since `that` is very likely RandomAccess we could avoid allocating this iterator...
      for (Object element : that) {
        if (!(element instanceof Integer) || parent.array[i++] != (Integer) element) {
          return false;
        }
      }
      return true;
    }

    // Because we happen to use the same formula. If that changes, just don't override this.
    @Override
    public int hashCode() {
      return parent.hashCode();
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
      return parent.toString();
    }
  }

  
Returns true if object is an ImmutableIntArray containing the same values as this one, in the same order. 
/**
   * Returns {@code true} if {@code object} is an {@code ImmutableIntArray} containing the same
   * values as this one, in the same order.
   */
  @Override
  public boolean equals(@Nullable Object object) {
    if (object == this) {
      return true;
    }
    if (!(object instanceof ImmutableIntArray)) {
      return false;
    }
    ImmutableIntArray that = (ImmutableIntArray) object;
    if (this.length() != that.length()) {
      return false;
    }
    for (int i = 0; i < length(); i++) {
      if (this.get(i) != that.get(i)) {
        return false;
      }
    }
    return true;
  }

  
Returns an unspecified hash code for the contents of this immutable array. 
/** Returns an unspecified hash code for the contents of this immutable array. */
  @Override
  public int hashCode() {
    int hash = 1;
    for (int i = start; i < end; i++) {
      hash *= 31;
      hash += Ints.hashCode(array[i]);
    }
    return hash;
  }

  
Returns a string representation of this array in the same form as Arrays.toString(int[]), for example "[1, 2, 3]". 
/**
   * Returns a string representation of this array in the same form as {@link
   * Arrays#toString(int[])}, for example {@code "[1, 2, 3]"}.
   */
  @Override
  public String toString() {
    if (isEmpty()) {
      return "[]";
    }
    StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder(length() * 5); // rough estimate is fine
    builder.append('[').append(array[start]);

    for (int i = start + 1; i < end; i++) {
      builder.append(", ").append(array[i]);
    }
    builder.append(']');
    return builder.toString();
  }

  
Returns an immutable array containing the same values as this array. This is logically a no-op, and in some circumstances this itself is returned. However, if this instance is a subArray view of a larger array, this method will copy only the appropriate range of values, resulting in an equivalent array with a smaller memory footprint. 
/**
   * Returns an immutable array containing the same values as {@code this} array. This is logically
   * a no-op, and in some circumstances {@code this} itself is returned. However, if this instance
   * is a {@link #subArray} view of a larger array, this method will copy only the appropriate range
   * of values, resulting in an equivalent array with a smaller memory footprint.
   */
  public ImmutableIntArray trimmed() {
    return isPartialView() ? new ImmutableIntArray(toArray()) : this;
  }

  private boolean isPartialView() {
    return start > 0 || end < array.length;
  }

  Object writeReplace() {
    return trimmed();
  }

  Object readResolve() {
    return isEmpty() ? EMPTY : this;
  }
}