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Parametric polymorphism

 
Simon Cockayne
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Hi,

There is a nice article (http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-10-2001/jw-1005-java101-p2.html) that discusses the four type of polymorphism:

coercion, overloading, parametric and inclusion (subtype).

The article states that (in 2001) Java only supported three types, not including parametric.

The article suggests that Java 1.5 would include support for parametric polymorphism.

My question, does it? If so any examples? If not, is it scheduled?

Cheers,

Simon.

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Barry Gaunt
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Because this is a general question about Java rather than a question specific to SCJP I am moving it to Java In General (Intermediate).

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Probably more than you want to know: Angelika's Java Generics FAQ.

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And the short answer: yes.

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