Java Programming for Complete Beginners - Java 16 - Step 01 - Introduction to Generics - Why Do We Need Generics?

This video tutorial introduces the concept of generics in Java, explaining their importance and how they can be used to create flexible and reusable code. The instructor demonstrates setting up a Java project and creating a custom list class with basic add and remove methods. The limitations of hardcoding data types are discussed, leading to the introduction of generics as a solution to create classes that can handle multiple data types. The video concludes with a promise to implement generics in the next step.

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