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Oop Inhertiance Java Midterm Notes

Inheritance in Java allows a subclass to acquire properties and methods from a superclass, promoting code reusability. The document outlines the syntax and types of inheritance, including single, multilevel, and hierarchical inheritance, while noting that Java does not support multiple inheritance with classes. Additionally, it provides an example of a simple banking system using single inheritance, demonstrating how a SavingsAccount class extends a BankAccount class.

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Oop Inhertiance Java Midterm Notes

Inheritance in Java allows a subclass to acquire properties and methods from a superclass, promoting code reusability. The document outlines the syntax and types of inheritance, including single, multilevel, and hierarchical inheritance, while noting that Java does not support multiple inheritance with classes. Additionally, it provides an example of a simple banking system using single inheritance, demonstrating how a SavingsAccount class extends a BankAccount class.

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Inheritance in Java (Concept, Types, Syntax & Example)


Definition
Inheritance is an important concept in Object-Oriented Programming. It allows one class
(child/subclass) to acquire the properties and methods of another class
(parent/superclass). It promotes code reusability and hierarchical classification.

In simple words, Inheritance means 'one class getting features from another class'.

Syntax of Inheritance
class ParentClass {

// parent class code

class ChildClass extends ParentClass {

// child class code

Example of Inheritance
class Animal {

void sound() {

System.out.println("Animal makes sound");

class Dog extends Animal {

void bark() {

System.out.println("Dog barks");
}

public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {

Dog d = new Dog();

d.sound(); // From parent class

d.bark(); // From child class

Types of Inheritance in Java


1. Single Inheritance (✔ Supported in Java)

2. Multilevel Inheritance (✔ Supported)

3. Hierarchical Inheritance (✔ Supported)

4. Multiple Inheritance using Interfaces (✔ Supported)

5. Hybrid Inheritance (❌ Not supported directly)

Note: Java does not support multiple inheritance with classes to avoid ambiguity.

It uses Interfaces to implement multiple inheritance.

2. Java Program: Simple Banking System using Single


Inheritance
Concept
We will create a simple banking system using the concept of Single Inheritance.

A base class BankAccount will hold general account details. A derived class
SavingsAccount will extend it and include interest calculation.
Java Code
class BankAccount {

String accountNumber;

double balance;

BankAccount(String accountNumber, double balance) {

this.accountNumber = accountNumber;

this.balance = balance;

void displayBalance() {

System.out.println("Account Number: " + this.accountNumber);

System.out.println("Current Balance: " + this.balance);

class SavingsAccount extends BankAccount {

double interestRate;

SavingsAccount(String accountNumber, double balance, double interestRate) {

super(accountNumber, balance);

this.interestRate = interestRate;

double calculateInterest() {
return (this.balance * this.interestRate) / 100;

void displaySavingsDetails() {

displayBalance();

System.out.println("Interest Rate: " + this.interestRate + "%");

System.out.println("Calculated Interest: " + calculateInterest());

public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {

SavingsAccount myAccount = new SavingsAccount("ACC12345", 10000.0, 5.0);

myAccount.displaySavingsDetails();

Output
Account Number: ACC12345

Current Balance: 10000.0

Interest Rate: 5.0%

Calculated Interest: 500.0

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