COMP-228 Java Generics

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Generics
Capability to parameterize types, allowing classes and methods to be defined with generic types that can be substituted with concrete types.
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Collection
An object that holds other objects, facilitating insertion, removal, and iteration through its contents.
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Parameterized Type
A type defined with a placeholder (e.g., ) that is substituted with an actual type upon instantiation.
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Compile Time Error
An error that occurs during the compilation of the program when an incompatible object is used with a generic class or method.
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Casting
The process of converting an object from one type to another, as in when an element is removed from the collection.
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ObjectArrayList
A collection class that can hold objects of any type.
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ArrayList
A generic collection that specifically holds String objects.
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Generic Stack Class
A class that is defined with a generic type for storing elements; can create stacks for various concrete types.
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Log Class
A generic class designed to hold an array of objects of a specific type, defined by the parameter E.
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Allowable Types
Specific types of objects that a generic class or method is permitted to work with, defined at compile time.