java.lang

Interface Comparable<T>

Type Parameters:

T - the type of objects that this object may be compared to

All Known Implementing Classes:

ElementType, Enum, RetentionPolicy

public interface Comparable<T>

This interface imposes a ordering on the objects of each class that implements it.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
int	compareTo(T obj) Compares this object with the specified object for order.

Method Detail

compareTo

int compareTo(T obj)

Compares this object with the specified object for order. Returns a negative integer, zero, or a positive integer as this object is less than, equal to, or greater than the specified object.

Parameters:

obj - the object to be compared.

Returns:

a negative integer, zero, or a positive integer as this object is less than, equal to, or greater than the specified object.

Throws:

NullPointerException - if the specified object is null

ClassCastException - if the specified object's type prevents it from being compared to this object.