Asked by Brianna Prater on May 01, 2024
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The compiler and the run-time system enforces semantics on the Comparable interface.
Comparable Interface
A Java interface used for comparing objects of the same class to sort them.
Semantics
Semantics refers to the meaning or interpretation of words, phrases, symbols, or other elements in a language or programming context, as opposed to their syntax or form.
- Understand how to use the `Comparable` interface in the context of the Java Collections Framework.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The compiler enforces the syntactic requirements of the Comparable interface (such as the presence of the compareTo method), but the run-time system is responsible for enforcing the semantics (such as ensuring that the compareTo method is implemented correctly to provide a consistent comparison).
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to use the `Comparable` interface in the context of the Java Collections Framework.