New Java extension allows for general type parameterization, changing programming landscape.
The article discusses how to add a genericity mechanism to the Java programming language to make it easier to write complex programs. The researchers found a way to support general type parameterization on top of the existing Java Virtual Machine, allowing for more flexibility in coding. This extension is compatible with the current Java 1.2 language and run-time environment, meaning programs written in the extended language can run on existing Java virtual machines.