It's funny when Java users complain about type erasure, which is the only thing Java got right, while ignoring all the things it got wrong.
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@dibblego Why is type erasure right?
@cbarrett In general, because I get huge benefits (e.g. parametricity) and nil cost (alleged cost is a limit of imagination).
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@dibblego I guess I'm not exactly clear on what type erasure means in the Java context. Will go look. -
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@dibblego Is there an article explaining that in a little bit more detail?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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