how to get first element of a list java code example

Example 1: find first element of list java

final Object firstElement = list.stream()
  .findFirst()
  .orElse(new Object()) //Give a default value if there are no elements
  
final Object firstElement = list.stream()
  .findFirst()
  .orElseThrow(() -> new Exception()) //Throw an exception if there are no elements

Example 2: get first entry in set java

Set<Long> set = new LinkedHashSet<>();
set.iterator().next();
// LinkedHashSet guarantees insertion order