title: How do I create a dynamically sized array, or re-size an array in c#?
body: <p>I need to know how to dynamically re-size an array in C#. In the method that I have written below, I need to be able to return an array that only contains the numbers that were input by the user up to 8 numbers. So if the user decides they only want to enter 3 numbers, the array should only contain 3 numbers, not 8.</p>
  
  <p>Now I know that an array needs to include a size when instantiated. So how do I get around this without using a list? Is there a way to re-size the array after the loop is done? </p>
  
  <p>Thanks in advance.</p>
  
  <pre><code>        static int[] fillArray()
      {
          int[] myArray;
          myArray = new int[8];
          int count = 0;
          do
          {
              Console.Write("Please enter a number to add to the array or \"x\" to stop: ");
              string consoleInput = Console.ReadLine();
              if (consoleInput == "x")
              {
                  Array.Resize(ref myArray, count);
                  return myArray;
              }
              else
              {
                  myArray[count] = Convert.ToInt32(consoleInput);
                  ++count;
              }
  
          } while (count &lt; 8);
  
          Array.Resize(ref myArray, count);
          return myArray;
  
      }
  </code></pre>