In Julia, you can add an instantiation of an object to a vector in different ways. Let’s explore three options to achieve this.
Option 1: Using the push! function
The push! function allows you to add elements to the end of a vector. To add an instantiation of an object, you can simply call the push! function with the vector and the object as arguments.
vector = []
object = Object()
push!(vector, object)
Option 2: Using the append! function
The append! function is similar to the push! function, but it allows you to add multiple elements to a vector at once. To add an instantiation of an object, you can create a temporary vector with the object and then call the append! function with the original vector and the temporary vector as arguments.
vector = []
object = Object()
temp_vector = [object]
append!(vector, temp_vector)
Option 3: Using the pushfirst! function
The pushfirst! function allows you to add elements to the beginning of a vector. To add an instantiation of an object, you can call the pushfirst! function with the vector and the object as arguments.
vector = []
object = Object()
pushfirst!(vector, object)
After considering these three options, the best choice depends on your specific use case. If you want to add the object to the end of the vector, the push! function is the most straightforward option. If you need to add multiple objects at once, the append! function is more suitable. On the other hand, if you want to add the object to the beginning of the vector, the pushfirst! function is the way to go. Choose the option that best fits your needs.