Reading Homework (ch5)
Lesson 13 Video
Overview #
Generics were added to the Java programming language in 2004. Generics allow a developer to write data structures and algorithms that can be adapted to any type by the compiler. Generics are a powerful feature that allow you to avoid copying and pasting code. Before Generics a developer had to manually cast objects to the correct type when using collections. Manually casting your objects is error-prone and as you can imagine leads to a lot of obscure and hard to fix bugs. By adding Generics to the language the compiler can check your code and automatically generate everything needed on your behalf.
Additional Videos #
zyBooks #
For this homework, you will need to log into zyBooks with the link below and complete the assigned challenge and participation questions. There is nothing you need to submit for this homework all your progress is saved automatically by the textbook. Only work done before the due date (and late work policy) will be counted towards your grade.
Grading #
This reading assignment is worth 20 points. The due date is listed on the course homepage. Your grade will be calculated with the formula: Math.floor(%complete * 20) = Total Points. For example, if you completed 80% of the assigned challenge and participation questions your grade would be .8 * 20 = 16.
Accessibility #
zyBooks provided an enhanced accessability mode that you can have activated. More information is located on the zyBooks website!