How to use generics in classes, like Array<String> or Dictionary<String, Number> doc?

GGorAA over 4 years ago

Nothing more to add actually, how can I make classes like Array(with generics)?

also I meant to write "do" at the and of the title instead of "doc", mac's autocorrection screwed me

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FlowState over 4 years ago +1 verified

I don't think you can.

https://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/monkey-c/monkey-types/

The Monkey C language has two native container types, Array and Dictionary. While the Monkey Types system does…

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+1 FlowState over 4 years ago

I don't think you can.

https://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/monkey-c/monkey-types/

The Monkey C language has two native container types, Array and Dictionary. While the Monkey Types system does not support generics, it does allow for the developer to type the value type of an Array or the key and value type of a Dictionary.

0 jim_m_58 over 4 years ago

See https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/b/news-announcements/posts/the-road-to-strict-typing-is-paved-with-good-intentions

for some basics of monkey types. Remember that is only a compile time thing.

0 GGorAA over 4 years ago in reply to FlowState

That's unfortunate, looking forward for Garmin to add generics to Monkey C!