Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version (11th Edition)
Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134670942
Author: Y. Daniel Liang
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19.8, Problem 19.8.4CP

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No”, the method that uses a generic class parameter is not to be static.

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  • The reason is, the instances of a generic class have same runtime class. So, the variables and methods also accessed and shared by all instances.
  • Creating static method and variables also accessed by all generic class instance. Therefore, creating static method in generic class is considered as illegal...

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