Using generics results in more robust code and avoids ClassCastExceptions in your Java programs. This in-depth tutorial introduces you to generics and their types and methods. Generics are used in ...

which happens when you try to cast objects to incompatible types. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about generics and see three examples of using them with the Java Collections Framework.

Java provides a way for the programmer to exercise control over memory management by marking certain objects as expendable via reference objects. Should an application’s memory requirements ...