6.5 - Bounded Type Parameters
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Practice Questions
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What does 'T extends Number' signify in a generic class?
💡 Hint: Think about what types can be subclassed from Number!
Is it possible to instantiate a Stats class with String as a parameter?
💡 Hint: Consider the restrictions imposed by 'extends'.
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What is the purpose of bounded type parameters in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'extends' means in a class definition.
True or False: A list of type List
💡 Hint: Consider the rules of inheritance.
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Create a generic class that accepts numbers representing different statistical measures (mean, median, mode) and implements methods to compute each measure.
💡 Hint: Consider what methods are available on Number classes.
Imagine you are modeling a library system where books might be of different types. Can you create a generic solution that works for any type of Media, but ensures that only media classes are allowed?
💡 Hint: Think about how you could apply constraints effectively.
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