Indexing starting with 1

Indexing in Java starts with 0.

I am working in an application where I need it to start with 1. I know this can be done by subtracting 1 simply. For instance, if I want to fetch the 3rd item, it will be:

Code:

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array[3-1];

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Is there some pattern for this? I mean whats is the best way of achieving this.

If it's number (like 3 above) your approach is the simple and best approach. In variables (index variables) subtract it by one first before the array operation.

There is no best way though .. i would go over line by line making every thing correct..

Thanks roots.

nice signature :D

Roots is correct. In such a case do all the indexing operation with a temp value before doing the array operations.

Maybe you can wrap your array in a new class.