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Why is the following not allowed



Can i see an example as to why this is not a good idea.

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Consider


Now what is the type of Gen.foo?
 
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The compiler error is -

Cannot make a static reference to the non-static type T



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Ok got that. What about when the type parameter is on the method:



The above is allowed. Does this not cause the same issue? i.e. what type will foo() return?
 
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It will return whatever type is specified (or inferred) on the method call.
 
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Can you provide an example of how that method would be used. (I dont really get it).

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read this thread https://coderanch.com/t/562466/java-programmer-SCJP/certification/Genrics-ReturnType
 
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