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Asked: June 15, 20262026-06-15T18:50:00+00:00 2026-06-15T18:50:00+00:00

Possible Duplicate: What does the <TYPE> in java mean? Hello I came across this

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What does the <TYPE> in java mean?

Hello I came across this class while debugging , can someone give me pointers to what it means, please. Thanks.

class Something<P>{
 private P someVariable;
}

//what does <P> mean here? 

Thanks.

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    2026-06-15T18:50:02+00:00Added an answer on June 15, 2026 at 6:50 pm

    This is a generic. It allows you to write code that works with different types.

    Try this tutorial:

    http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/generics/

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