Generic Methods
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
6 min read
When you think about writing methods in Java, you might picture the typical approach of declaring a method that operates on a specific type. But what if you need that same method to work with different types without duplicating code? This is where generic methods come into play.
They allow you to write a single method that can handle various types while maintaining type safety.
Let’s dive into what generic methods are, how they work, and why they are invaluable in reducing redundancy and improving code reusability.