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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]>1 parent 3659898 commit 0794b58
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