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When using generics, you can limit the range of types that a type variable can accept. What is this called?

A generic constraint.

Type limiting.

Generic limits.

What's the best type of operation to use with a generic?

Any operation is compatible with a generic.

Mathematical operations.

Operations that can be performed on a variety of data.

What's the difference between using a generic and the any type?

The any type is very flexible so it's preferred over generics in most cases.

Using a generic provides type checking while using the any type does not.

There is no difference between using a generic and using the any type.

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