Local variable with type parameters

Reports local variables with type parameters.

A type parameter for a local variable doesn't make sense because it can't be specialized.

Example:

  fun main() {
      val <T> x = ""
  }

After the quick-fix is applied:

  fun main() {
      val x = ""
  }

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

ProhibitTypeParametersForLocalVariablesMigration

Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Kotlin | Migration

This inspection only reports if the Kotlin language level of the project or module is 1.4 or higher.

Inspection Details
By default bundled with:	IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3, Qodana for JVM 2024.3,
Can be installed with plugin:	Kotlin, 243.23126-IJ

Last modified: 03 December 2024