Introduction to Generics

• Understanding the need for generics in Java
• Generic types, type parameters, and type arguments in Java
• Benefits of using generics for type safety and code reuse

Generic Classes and Interfaces

• Creating and using generic classes in Java
• Defining type parameters and generic constructors in Java
• Instantiating generic objects with different type arguments

Type Bounds and Wildcards

• Understanding upper and lower type bounds
• Bounded type parameters and type constraints
• Using wildcards (?), extends, and super keywords

Generic Methods

• Creating generic methods within non-generic classes in Java
• Defining type parameters for methods
• Using generic methods for flexible and type-safe operations

Generic Interfaces and Inheritance

• Implementing generic interfaces in Java
• Extending generic classes and interfaces
• Using generic type parameters in sub-typing relationships

Generic Collections

• Working with generic collection classes in Java
• Using type-safe collections and iterators
• Avoiding unchecked warnings with generics

Type Erasure and Reification

• Understanding the concept of type erasure
• How generics are implemented in Java at runtime
• Limitations and implications of type erasure

Generic Enums and Annotations

• Creating generic enum types
• Using generics in annotations and their targets
• Customizing annotations with type parameters

Generic Exceptions

• Defining and throwing generic exceptions
• Catching and handling generic exceptions
• Limitations and best practices for generic exceptions

Generic Reflection and Type Information

• Obtaining type information at runtime with generics
• Using reflection with generic types and methods
• Limitations and considerations for reflective use of generics

Generic Programming Patterns

• Applying common patterns with generics
• Using generic interfaces for pluggable behavior
• Creating generic algorithms and data structures

Java Collections and Generics

• Understanding the relationship between generics and collections
• Generics in the Java Collections Framework
• Type-safe and parameterized collections