Enhanced for Loop

A loop that visits each element of an array or iterable collection.

What is Enhanced for Loop in Java?

Enhanced for Loop — A loop that visits each element of an array or iterable collection.

class PetRegistry {
    int countNames(String[] pets) {
        int count = 0;

        for (String pet : pets) {
            count++;
        }

        return count;
    }
}

Level: Apprentice · More Java terms at this level

Updated September 27, 2026