Master Java’s Pair and Triple: Simplify Multi‑Value Returns with Apache Commons Lang3

This article explains why returning multiple values in Java can be cumbersome, introduces Apache Commons Lang3’s Pair and Triple utilities—including mutable and immutable variants—shows how to add the Maven dependency, and provides clear code examples that demonstrate their creation, modification, and safe usage in real‑world scenarios.

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Master Java’s Pair and Triple: Simplify Multi‑Value Returns with Apache Commons Lang3

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May 29, 2025 · Backend Development

Using Apache Commons Lang3 Pair and Triple Classes to Return Multiple Values in Java

Apache Commons Lang3 provides Pair and Triple classes that let Java developers return multiple related values without custom wrappers, offering immutable and mutable variants, easy Maven integration, and clear APIs for handling key‑value pairs and three‑element tuples, improving code readability and maintainability.

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Using Apache Commons Lang3 Pair and Triple Classes to Return Multiple Values in Java