What are the differences between generics and dynamic typing?

What are the differences between generics and dynamic typing?

Generics allow you to define classes or methods with a placeholder for the data type, while dynamic typing means the type is determined at runtime.

Can you give me an example of generics in a programming language?

Sure! In Java, you might define a generic class like this: class Box<T> { private T item; } where T can be any type.

And how does dynamic typing work in languages like Python?

In Python, you can assign any type to a variable without declaring it, like x = 10 and later x = 'Hello'.

Which approach is better for type safety?

Generics are generally better for type safety because they catch type errors at compile time, while dynamic typing can lead to runtime errors.