[MSDN] Generics FAQ: Fundamentals

MSDN增加了3个新的，旨在讲述Generic Type和他们各种各样的应用。从最基础的问题什么是Generic Types开始，内容比较充实，还附带有例子。

Fundamentals

• What Is a Generic Type?
• What Is a Generic Type Parameter?
• What Is a Generic Type Argument?
• What Is a Constructed Type?
• What Is an Open Constructed Type?
• What Is a Closed Constructed Type?
• How Do I Use a Generic Type?
• How Do I Initialize a Generic Type Parameter?
• What Are the Benefits of Generics?
• Why Can't I Use Type-Specific Data Structures Instead of Generics?
• When Should I Use Generics?
• Are Generics Covariant, Contra-Variant, or Invariant?
• What Can Define Generic Type Parameters? What Types Can Be Generic?
• Can Methods Define Generic Type Parameters? How Do I Call Such Methods?
• Can I Derive From a Generic Type Parameter?
• What Is a Generic Type Inference?
• What Are Constraints?
• What Can I Not Use Constraints With?
• Why Can I Not Use Enums, Structs, or Sealed Classes as Generic Constraints?
• Is Code that Uses Generics Faster than Code that Does Not?
• Is an Application That Uses Generics Faster than an Application That Does Not?
• How Are Generics Similar to Classic Visual C++ Templates?
• How Are Generics Different from Classic Visual C++ Templates?
• What Is the Difference Between Using Generics and Using Interfaces (or Abstract Classes)?
• How Are Generics Implemented?
• Why Can't I Use Operators on Naked Generic Type Parameters?
• When Can I Use Operators on Generic Type Parameters?
• Can I Use Generic Attributes?
• Are Generics CLS Compliant?

.NET Framework

• Which Versions of the .NET Framework Support Generics?
• Can I Use Generics in Web Services?
• Can I Use Generics in Enterprise Services?
• Can I Use Generics in Indigo?
• Can I Use Generics in .NET Remoting?
• Can I Use Visual Studio 2003 or the .NET Framework 1.1 to Create Generics?
• What Environment Do I Need to Use Generics?
• Can I Use Generics on the Compact Framework?
• Which .NET Languages Support Generics and How?
• Where Does the .NET Framework Itself Use Generics?
• What Are the Generic Collection Classes?
• What Are the Generic Delegates?
• What Are the Generic Methods of System.Array?
• What Are the Generic Methods of List<T>?
• What Are Nullable Types?
• How Do I Reflect Generic Types?

Tool Support

• How Does Visual Studio 2005 Support Generics?
• Can I Data-Bind Generic Types to Windows and Web Data Controls?
• How Are Web Service Proxies Created for Generic Types?