how this kind of syntax is even possible

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Ive just noticed this kind of syntax:

 System.out.<String>println("...");

If we look at method println:

public void println(String x) {
    synchronized (this) {
        print(x);
        newLine();
    }
}

Its not parametrized, so how complier dont give a warning? Thx for your time

The "x" you are printing should now be a string even if it was an integer? — , Apr 26 '18 at 20:23
It seems like you can actually put *any* class name in the brackets. — Oliver Charlesworth, Apr 26 '18 at 20:24
You're allowed to do that but the type argument will be ignored. — Ousmane D., Apr 26 '18 at 20:27

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 26 '18 at 20:24

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The code makes no sense and of course has to not be used as whatever the generic type you specify, it has the same effect : nothing but a warning at compile time explaining that the type argument is not used as the method is not generic.

answered Apr 26 '18 at 20:24

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