Inheritance

In this article we will look at Object class which is the base class for all the classes in Java. We will learn about different methods in the Object class.   This article is a part of our core java tutorial for beginners.   . This Object class provides the common functionality for all other objects.   Object Class Methods […]

In this article we will look at the use of final keyword in inheritance along with Java code samples.   This article is a part of our core java tutorial for beginners.   Uses of final Keyword : To declare constant values To make a method non-overridable To make a class non-inheritable   The second and third […]

In this article we will look at abstract keyword in Java. We will learn what is the use of abstract keyword and how to use it in Java programs.   This article is a part of our core java tutorial for beginners.   Uses of abstract keyword : Used to create abstract methods Used to create abstract classes   […]

In this article we will look at dynamic method dispatch in Java which is a way to provide run-time polymorphism.   This article is a part of our core java tutorial for beginners.   What is dynamic method dispatch? .   When is dynamic method dispatch possible? : A class inherits from another class (inheritance) Super […]

In this article we will look at method overriding which is similar to method overloading. Method overriding is a mechanism which supports polymorphism in Java.   This article is a part of our core java tutorial for beginners.   Introduction to method overriding   In the context of inheritance, suppose a base class A contains a […]