Angelika Langer

(5040) Java Generics Explained - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Java Generics But Were Afraid to Ask

Invited tutorial

Monday, 2008-06-23, 16:00 - 19:00, Arena 6

Angelika Langer - Angelika Langer Training & Consulting (speaker)

Audience

Java developers who want to use and understand the full range of Java language features.

Level

intermediate

Prerequisite

basic knowledge of Java

Download the presentation

Abstract

Generic and parameterized types and method, collectively known as Java Generics, 
are an integral part of the Java programming language since Java 5.0.  They 
affect almost every Java programmer because numerous of the most popular JDK 
classes are generic types.  Many, even seasoned Java developers were taken aback 
by the occasional complexity of the related language features, probably because 
generics unlike all other Java language features have a substantial learning 
curve. 
In this tutorial we take a closer look at the language feature, how it is 
supposed to be used, and where its limitations are.   The tutorial is intended 
as a mob programming session, which means that after an initial introduction to 
the language feature the audience is supposed to get involved by suggesting 
issues to tackle and the presenter will program coram publico as suggested.  
This format provides plenty of opportunities for discussions and explanations 
related to generics.