128-java-generics
Use when you need to review, improve, or refactor Java code for generics quality — including avoiding raw types, applying the PECS (Producer Extends Consumer Super) principle for wildcards, using bounded type parameters, designing effective generic methods, leveraging the diamond operator, understanding type erasure implications, handling generic inheritance correctly, preventing heap pollution with @SafeVarargs, and integrating generics with modern Java features like Records, sealed types, and pattern matching. This should trigger for requests such as Improve the code with Generics; Apply Generics; Refactor the code with Generics; Improve generic type safety in Java APIs; Fix raw types and unchecked casts in Java code. Part of Plinth Toolkit
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/jabrena/plinth --skill 128-java-generics- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads 128-java-generics automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Java Generics Best Practices
Review and improve Java code using comprehensive generics best practices that enforce compile-time type safety and enable flexible, reusable APIs.
What is covered in this Skill?
- Type safety: avoiding raw types, eliminating unsafe casts
- Code reusability: generic methods and types for multiple type contexts
- PECS wildcards:
? extendsfor producers,? superfor consumers - Diamond operator for type inference
- Type erasure awareness: type tokens, factory patterns, array creation
- Generic inheritance and variance: invariance, covariance, contravariance
@SafeVarargsfor heap pollution prevention- Wildcard capture helpers, self-bounded generics (CRTP) for fluent builders
- Proper wildcard API design:
Comparator<? super T>,Function<? super T, ? extends R> - Arrays-vs-generics covariance pitfalls, serialization with
TypeReference/TypeToken - Generic naming conventions (
T,E,K/V,?), typesafe heterogeneous containers - Integration with Records, sealed types, and pattern matching
Scope: The reference is organized by examples (good/bad code patterns) for each core area. Apply recommendations based on applicable examples.
Constraints
Before applying any generics changes, ensure the project compiles. If compilation fails, stop immediately — do not proceed until resolved. After applying improvements, run full verification.
- MANDATORY: Run
./mvnw compileormvn compilebefore applying any change - SAFETY: If compilation fails, stop immediately and do not proceed — compilation failure is a blocking condition
- VERIFY: Run
./mvnw clean verifyormvn clean verifyafter applying improvements - BEFORE APPLYING: Read the reference for detailed examples, good/bad patterns, and constraints
- EDGE CASE: If request scope is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before applying changes
- EDGE CASE: If required inputs, files, or tooling are missing, report what is missing and ask whether to proceed with setup guidance
When to use this skill
- Improve the code with Generics
- Apply Generics
- Refactor the code with Generics
- Improve generic type safety in Java APIs
- Fix raw types and unchecked casts in Java code
Workflow
- Compile project before generics changes
Run ./mvnw compile or mvn compile and stop immediately if compilation fails.
- Read generics reference and assess type safety
Read references/128-java-generics.md and identify raw types, unsafe casts, wildcard misuse, and API variance opportunities.
- Apply generics refactorings
Implement selected generic type and API improvements while preserving behavior.
- Verify with full build
Run ./mvnw clean verify or mvn clean verify after applying improvements.
Reference
For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see references/128-java-generics.md.
FAQ
What does the 128-java-generics skill do?
Use when you need to review, improve, or refactor Java code for generics quality — including avoiding raw types, applying the PECS (Producer Extends Consumer Super) principle for wildcards, using bounded type parameters, designing effective generic methods, leveraging the diamond operator, understanding type erasure implications, handling generic inheritance correctly, preventing heap pollution with @SafeVarargs, and integrating generics with modern Java features like Records, sealed types, and pattern matching. This should trigger for requests such as Improve the code with Generics; Apply Generics; Refactor the code with Generics; Improve generic type safety in Java APIs; Fix raw types and unchecked casts in Java code. Part of Plinth Toolkit
How do I install 128-java-generics?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/jabrena/plinth --skill 128-java-generics in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/128-java-generics/ (personal) or .claude/skills/128-java-generics/ (project).
Which AI agents can use 128-java-generics?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is 128-java-generics safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains 128-java-generics?
It is published by jabrena in jabrena/plinth. It has 373 recorded installs.
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