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.

Introduced in Java 5, generics enhance the type safety of your code and make it easier to read. This helps you avoid runtime errors like the ClassCastException, which happens when you try to cast ...

Reference objects aren't just useful when memory is at a premium; they can also be used to provide slick caching abilities to any application.