The <E> modifier is not actually a modifier but rather a placeholder indicating the use of generics in Java. It allows you to define a parameterized type for classes such as ArrayList<E>, specifying what kind of objects will be stored or processed.
Related terms
Parameterized Type: A parameterized type allows you to customize or specify types when using generic classes or methods, providing flexibility and compile-time safety.
Type Inference: Type inference refers to the ability of the compiler to automatically determine the data types based on context without explicitly specifying them.
Type Erasure: Type erasure is a feature of Java generics that removes type parameters during compilation, ensuring compatibility with pre-generic code.