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Using a type parameter as a qualifier in the name of a type or expression is
equivalent to referencing the type parameter's upper bound directly.

For example, this signature:

```java
static <T extends Message> T populate(T.Builder builder) {}
```

Is identical to the following:

```java
static <T extends Message> T populate(Message.Builder builder) {}
```

The use of `T.Builder` is unnecessary and misleading. Always refer to the type
by its canonical name `Message.Builder` instead.