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docs(generics): add detailed explanation of generic type syntax and conventions
WHAT: - Documented the concept of **generic types** in Java. - Explained how classes, interfaces, and methods can be parameterized with type placeholders. - Included syntax example for defining a generic class: `class ClassName<T> { ... }`. - Clarified the conventional single-letter naming for type parameters. WHY: - Generics provide type safety by allowing classes and methods to operate on user-defined types without sacrificing reusability. - Avoids repetitive code and eliminates the need for manual casting. - Understanding type parameter conventions (T, E, K, V, N) ensures readability and consistency. DETAILS: - `T` → Type (generic placeholder, most common). - `E` → Element (used in collections, e.g., `List<E>`). - `K` → Key (for map keys). - `V` → Value (for map values). - `N` → Number (numeric values). - These conventions are widely adopted in Java standard libraries. BENEFITS: - Compile-time type checking prevents runtime `ClassCastException`. - Code is reusable and flexible, working with multiple types safely. - Improves readability and consistency across generic implementations. REAL-WORLD CONTEXT: - Used heavily in Java Collections Framework (`List<E>`, `Map<K,V>`, etc.). - Applicable in custom data structures (e.g., `Box<T>`, `Pair<K,V>`). Signed-off-by: https://github.com/Someshdiwan <[email protected]>
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generic types allow you to define a class, interface, or method with placeholders(type parameters) for the
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datatypes they will work with.
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The syntax for a generic type is:
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class ClassName<T> {
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// Class body
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Where T is the type parameter, which can be any valid identifier.
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Conventionally, single-letter names are used for type parameters, such as T for Type, E for Element, K for Key, V for Value, etc.
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Conventionally, single-letter names are used for type parameters,
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such as T for Type, E for Element, K for Key, V for Value, etc.

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