Resource for learning Java generics?

Question

Hello

I'm clearly in need of improving my knowledge in this Java field, or I'm doomed to produce "look the same but not exactly" code.
I'm already have the bases... but I'm looking for a training / tuturial oriented only to this.

Thanks

Answer 1

• Angelika Langer's Java Generics FAQs.
• Sun's Java Generics Tutorial
• Effective Java, Chapter 5 - Generics [pdf]

Answer 2

It sounds like maybe you're missing out on some design patterns and refactoring techniques. There's not really any way to learn this over night, but if you read up on some of the design patterns that are out there, it might get you thinking about how you could write code to be a little more generic and reusable.

• Design Patterns for Java
• Head First Design Patterns
• Generics in the Java Programming Language (PDF)
• 10 Tips on Writing Reusable Code

Answer 3

I would suggest getting Cay Horstmann's book 'Big Java'. This is the book that I have used for all 3 of my college Java courses.

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Java-Cay-S-Horstmann/dp/0470105542/ref=pd_sim_b_1

Answer 4

The book written by one of the designers of Java Generics, Philip Wadler

Answer 5

You seek the one called Skeet.

I've learned more about generics reading his answers to questions tagged Generics than in any book.

Answer 6

Hello, for a good and short introduction I recommend the PDF Generics in the Java Programming Language by Gilad Bracha.