What is reification?

Question

I know that Java implements parametric polymorphism (Generics) with erasure. I understand what erasure is.

I know that C# implements parametric polymorphism with rei

Answer 1

Reification is an object-oriented modeling concept.

Reify is a verb that means "make something abstract real".

When you do object oriented programming it's common to model real world objects as software components (e.g. Window, Button, Person, Bank, Vehicle, etc.)

It's also common to reify abstract concepts into components as well (e.g. WindowListener, Broker, etc.)