Type Parameter

A placeholder type declared by a generic class, interface, or method.

What is Type Parameter in Java?

Type Parameter — A placeholder type declared by a generic class, interface, or method.

import java.util.List;

class ListReader {
    static <T> T first(List<T> items) {
        return items.get(0);
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026