*
 * <p><b>Warning:</b> The caller is responsible for not attempting to read past the end of the
 * array. If any method encounters the end of the array prematurely, it throws {@link
 * IllegalStateException} to signify <i>programmer error</i>. This behavior is a technical violation
 * of the supertype's contract, which specifies a checked exception.
 *
 * @author Kevin Bourrillion
 * @since 1.0
 */
@J2ktIncompatible
@GwtIncompatible