import java.util.Vector; public class vectors { /** * @param args */ public static void main(String[] args) { Vector v = new Vector(); v.add("TestA"); v.add("TestB"); v.add("TestC"); //does not compile without conversion //String back = v.get(1); String back = (String) v.get(1); System.out.println(back); //does not compile //String[] list = v.toArray(); //compiles, but doesnt run //String[] list = (String []) v.toArray(); } }