What If Java Had Symmetric Converter Methods on Collection?
19 days ago
- #Converter Methods
- #Java
- #Eclipse Collections
- Converter methods in programming languages help discover additional collection types.
- Smalltalk uses 'as' prefix for converter methods with mostly mutable collections.
- Java uses 'to' prefix for converter methods, with limited options and asymmetry.
- Eclipse Collections extends Smalltalk's convenience with mutable and immutable converter methods.
- Eclipse Collections provides symmetry and discoverability between Object and primitive collections.
- Java's standard Collection library lacks symmetry and convenience compared to Eclipse Collections.
- Well-written code with good converter methods reduces maintenance costs and aids understanding.
- Eclipse Collections offers extensive converter methods for mutable and immutable collections.
- Kotlin and other languages also benefit from well-designed converter methods.