YouTipJava Linkedlist Peeklast
# Java LinkedList peekLast() Method
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`peekLast()` is a method provided by the `LinkedList` class in Java, used to view but not remove the last element of the list. If the list is empty, this method returns `null`.
### Syntax Format
E peekLast()
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## Method Characteristics
### 1. Non-destructive Operation
The `peekLast()` method only views the last element of the list without removing it.
### 2. Empty List Handling
When the list is empty, `peekLast()` returns `null` instead of throwing an exception.
### 3. Time Complexity
Since `LinkedList` is implemented as a doubly linked list, the time complexity of the `peekLast()` method is O(1).
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## Method Parameters and Return Value
### Parameters
This method does not accept any parameters.
### Return Value
* Returns the last element of the list
* Returns `null` if the list is empty
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## Usage Examples
### Basic Usage
## Example
import java.util.LinkedList;
public class PeekLastExample {
public static void main(String[] args){
LinkedList list =new LinkedList();
list.add("Apple");
list.add("Banana");
list.add("Cherry");
String lastElement = list.peekLast();
System.out.println("Last element: "+ lastElement);// Output: Cherry
System.out.prin