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C# Generics Tutorial: Write Type-Safe Code (2026 Guide)

Master C# generics with this complete tutorial. Learn generic classes, methods, constraints & real-world examples. Start writing type-safe C# code today! If you've ever used List<T> or Dictionary<TKey, TValue> , you've already used C# generics — but do you know how to build your own? In this C# generics tutorial, you'll learn how generics let you write reusable, type-safe code once and use it with any type, without sacrificing performance or compile-time safety. We'll cover generic classes, generic methods, constraints, and real-world use cases like repositories and result types that you'll actually use in production applications. Whether you're a beginner wondering what <T> means, or an intermediate developer looking for generics best practices, this guide walks through everything with runnable code examples. What Are Generics in C#? Generics, introduced in C# 2.0, allow you to define classes, methods, interfaces, and delegate...