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Java Generics and Collections Maurice Naftalin Maurice, Philip Wadler
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Java Generics may seem quite intimidating but it is not really that hard. In Java, you will find Collection API's extensively uses generics as they are meant to contain any type of classes so it has to be generic in nature. Have you looked at Java Generics and Collections by Maurice Naftalin and and Philip Wadler? Extends User> alist = new ArrayList users){} but I cannot instantiate that same List in a similar way? 2 Responses to “Java Generics – how to strike a balance between expressiveness and simplicity”. It is however important to remember a few simple rules. Chapter 5 deals with all kinds of backward and forward compatibility issues related to generics. Why can I have a method receiving a list with wildcards: public processGenerics(List is a subtype of Collection . I have used generics very sparingly, but I need to learn more for the SCJP certification and more real life. Is this for real, or a very elaborate hoax? Reading Java Generics and Collections on Safari Books Online. Lets see the anatomy of List interface defined in java.util package:. I just noticed the existence of this O'Reilly book penned, so it seems, by Maurice Naftalin and (believe it or not) Philip Wadler! 0596527756 - Java Generics and Collections - This comprehensive guide shows you how to master the most important changes to Java since it was first released.