10. Generics

This chapter introduces the reader to Java Generics.

Important

Prerequisite Information

This tutorial assumes that the reader has a knowledge of basic Unix commands and experience working with a command-line text editor (e.g. emacs, vi, etc.). The reader should be familiar with Interfaces and Inheritance

To get the most out of this chapter, you should follow along and take notes.

Course-Specific Learning Outcomes

• L02.d: (Partial) Implement new generic methods, interfaces, and classes in a software solution.

Chapter Contents

• 10.1. Introduction to Generics
• 10.2. Wrapper Classes
  • 10.2.1. Looking Under the Hood
  • 10.2.2. Shipping Container Examples
• 10.3. Setting up the Environment
• 10.4. Creating the Shipping Container Class
  • 10.4.1. Additional Reading and More Examples
• 10.5. Introduction - Generic Methods
• 10.6. Generic Methods
  • 10.6.1. Example with generic return-type only
  • 10.6.2. Example with a generic formal parameter
  • 10.6.3. Example with a generic return-type and generic parameter
  • 10.6.4. Example of a non-static generic method
  • 10.6.5. Example with a non-static generic method in a generic class
• 10.7. Generic Methods - Video Example
  • 10.7.1. Additional Reading with More Examples