What is jgl?

JGL, short for Java Generic Library, was a class library developed by ObjectSpace for the Java programming language. It predates the inclusion of the Java Collections Framework in the standard Java Development Kit (JDK).

Key features and aspects of JGL include:

• Purpose: JGL provided a set of reusable data structures and algorithms designed to improve software development productivity. It was heavily influenced by the C++ Standard Template Library (STL).
• Genericity: JGL employed techniques to make data structures and algorithms work with different data types, promoting code reuse.
• Data Structures: It included implementations of common data structures, like:
  • Vectors
  • Lists
  • Sets
  • Maps
• Algorithms: JGL provided various algorithms for searching, sorting, and manipulating data stored in these structures.
• Legacy: While once prominent, JGL has largely been superseded by the Java Collections Framework, which is now the standard library for data structures in Java. Using JGL in new projects is generally not recommended. Modern Java development relies on the more up-to-date and supported java.util package.