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Java: Set Interface and HashSet

Explain how HashSet handles null values?

How does HashSet handle hash collisions?

Discuss the consequences of using improper equals() in HashSet?

How can you verify if a HashSet is empty?

What makes a HashSet different from a List?

Why is overriding hashCode() important for objects in a HashSet?

How does HashSet perform membership checks efficiently?

When is `HashSet` the right model?

What could go wrong if equals() is not correctly overridden?

Why does a Set in Java collections matter in this design?