title: <T> T[] toArray(T array[])
body: <p>Can somebody explain in Java Collection Framework what the importance is of <code>&lt;T&gt;</code> in the signature </p>
  
  <pre><code>&lt;T&gt; T[] toArray(T array[]).
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  <p>I know that <code>&lt;T&gt;</code> represents generic. But an elaborate explanation based on an example will be a great deal of help.</p>