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# <small>nlohmann::basic_json::</small>back
```cpp
reference back();
const_reference back() const;
```
Returns a reference to the last element in the container. For a JSON container `c`, the expression `c.back()` is
equivalent to
```cpp
auto tmp = c.end();
--tmp;
return *tmp;
```
## Return value
In the case of a structured type (array or object), a reference to the last element is returned. In the case of number,
string, boolean, or binary values, a reference to the value is returned.
## Exception safety
Strong guarantee: if an exception is thrown, there are no changes in the JSON value.
## Exceptions
If the JSON value is `#!json null`, exception
[`invalid_iterator.214`](../../home/exceptions.md#jsonexceptioninvalid_iterator214) is thrown.
## Complexity
Constant.
## Notes
!!! info "Precondition"
The array or object must not be empty. Calling `back` on an empty array or object yields undefined behavior.
## Examples
??? example
The following code shows an example for `back()`.
```cpp
--8<-- "examples/back.cpp"
```
Output:
```json
--8<-- "examples/back.output"
```
## See also
- [front](front.md) to access the first element
- [basic_json_view::back](../basic_json_view/back.md) - the same access on a zero-copy view
## Version history
- Added in version 1.0.0.
- Binary values are supported since version 3.8.0.