Using a type parameter when you don't have to simply obfuscates the code. Qualifying an inner type with a type parameter will compile, but confuse maintainers.


== Noncompliant Code Example

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<T extends Map> T doTheThing(T.Entry type) {  // Noncompliant
  //...
}
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== Compliant Solution

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<T extends Map> T doTheThing(Map.Entry type) {
  //...
}
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