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What are generics in C#, and why are they important?

Mid C#
Quick Answer Generics let you write one implementation that works safely for multiple types. Dictionary works for any combination without casting or boxing. Compile-time type checking catches errors early. Before generics, object-based collections were the only option รขโ‚ฌโ€ error-prone and slow.

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Generics enable type-safe classes and methods that work with any data type.

They eliminate casting, reduce runtime errors, prevent boxing, and improve performance.

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