Java: How to set a default for “T” in SomeClass?

Question

Is there a way to specify a default type for a generic template?

Let\'s say I have a Monkey class. Monkeys can live in different Environment

Answer 1

No, you can't do that. Generic parameters don't have default values. You could re-organize your type hierarchy so that there's a GenericMonkey and a DefaultMonkey that sets the generic parameter to your desired default.