DataWeave 2.5 introduces call-site generics, enabling type validation at compile time for functions like topN and pipe, which previously accepted any data type without errors. This update caught three production bugs in a shared utility library when rewritten with typed parameters, highlighting the importance of strong typing in preventing silent runtime errors. Developers should implement generics where utilities are reused across multiple applications and ensure all apps run on Mule 4.5+ to avoid version compatibility issues.
Read the full article at DEV Community
Want to create content about this topic? Use Nemati AI tools to generate articles, social posts, and more.

![[AINews] The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Closing the Loop](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nemati.ai%2Fmedia%2Fblog%2Fimages%2Farticles%2F600e22851bc7453b.webp&w=3840&q=75)



