PRG 421 Wk 3 Discussion – Benefits of Generics

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

The purpose of this discussion is to describe the difference between implementing a class as an abstract class (i.e., a class from which concrete classes can be derived) and a generic class (i.e., a class from which different types of classes can be derived).

Discuss the benefits of using a generic class.

Share an example of a real-life situation that would benefit from being modeled as a generic class.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.