Questions about interfaces and objects

Question

So, I have two questions about programming in java:
1. how to know which objects you can combine with a certain interfaces (and vice versa)?
I am referring to instances when I use an Interface as datatype. I am struggeling with this a lot. Often I just try random objects until my compiler does not complain (which is timeconsuming). The first place I looked was javadocs, but it's not in there, or I don't recognise it. (right now I'm looking for an object for the Set-interface, but I need to know where to find it for other interfaces to).

2. what happens when you use an interface as a datatype?
honestly, I do not understand the benefits. The only reason I do it is because I have to for the assignments.

Could somebody enlighten me?

Answer 1

GetInterfaces()?
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/java/lang/class_getinterfaces.htm

Tried to code something like this, but failed 😗
https://code.sololearn.com/c0iYQv5K9TyA/?ref=app
https://code.sololearn.com/cV9OZWRAyHIT/?ref=app

Answer 2

Hmm.. I am sorry. I don't know the answer to your question. Java expert Danijel Ivanović may be able to help you 😉

Answer 3

Thanks @Gordon, but it doesn't really answer my question.

Let me explain it another way:
I need to store some data and I'm obligated to return a Set<String>. The code quite easy:

Set<String> randomName = new blank;

The problem is I can't figure out which objects I can put at blank. How do I know (or where can I find) which objects can be used with this interface?