Is it possible to solve the "A generic array of T is created for a varargs parameter" compiler warning?

Go-to methods for overcoming generic array warnings

Java provides intelligent strategies to manoeuvre the troublesome terrain of generic array creation. These approaches consist of:

Pattern Builder to the rescue

Employ the builder pattern to nimbly circumvent the generic array difficulties:

public class GenericBuilder<T> {
    private List<T> elements = new ArrayList<>();

    public GenericBuilder<T> add(T element) {
        elements.add(element); // Elements checked in at Hotel ArrayList
        return this;
    }

    public List<T> build() {
        return elements; // Checkout time for all elements
    }
}
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Invoke as shown below:

List<Integer> intList = new GenericBuilder<Integer>().add(1).add(2).add(3).build(); // Stand back. Genius at work.
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Using Lists like a boss

Call on Java Collections—swap arrays with List<T>:

public static <T> List<T> varargsToList(T... elements) {
    return Arrays.asList(elements); // Arrays are so 1990s, let's get with the times
}
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Invoke as follows:

List<Integer> intList = varargsToList(1, 2, 3); // Lists are hip
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This modification sustains type-safety and eliminates unchecked casting.

Overloading for a safer type journey

Creating overloaded methods for common data types helps to dodge generic varargs:

public static void doSomethingWithInts(Integer... numbers) { /* Integers are people too! */ }
public static void doSomethingWithStrings(String... text) { /* Strings are just not tied down */ }
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Although an intensive approach, it guarantees maximum type safety and zero warnings.

Steps forward and sideways

The immutable list reign

Modern Java celebrates immutable collections:

List<Integer> intList = List.of(1, 2, 3); // Immutable in Java's eyes, and ours
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This provides immutability plus fluency alike to array literals, sans the type-safety concerns.

Casting with care and caution

If legacy code can't be altered, go for the Object array cast:

takeVarargs((Object[]) new String[]{"a", "b", "c"}); // When life gives you Object arrays, just cast them
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This approach's beauty may not be skin-deep, but circumvents the warning. Keep an eye out for heap pollution issues though!

The spellbinding fluency

The fluent interface pattern, akin to the Builder, permits you to link method calls:

public class FluentList<T> {
    private List<T> list = new ArrayList<>();

    public FluentList<T> with(T value) {
        list.add(value); // T values. They just can't keep away!
        return this;
    }

    public List<T> asList() {
        return list; // We're done here. Over and out.
    }
}
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You're invited to use:

List<Integer> intList = new FluentList<Integer>().with(1).with(2).with(3).asList();
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Review the bug report in Oracle's bug database for a deeper understanding of the enigma.