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Super Keyword Oop Java Detailed

The 'super' keyword in Java is used to refer to the immediate parent class object, allowing access to parent class methods, variables, and constructors. It is essential for resolving ambiguities and reusing code in inheritance scenarios. Key uses include calling parent constructors, methods, and accessing parent variables, with specific rules and limitations for its application.

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Super Keyword Oop Java Detailed

The 'super' keyword in Java is used to refer to the immediate parent class object, allowing access to parent class methods, variables, and constructors. It is essential for resolving ambiguities and reusing code in inheritance scenarios. Key uses include calling parent constructors, methods, and accessing parent variables, with specific rules and limitations for its application.

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super Keyword in OOP (Java)

What is super?

The 'super' keyword in Java is a reference variable that is used to refer to the immediate parent class object.

It is commonly used in inheritance scenarios to access methods, variables, or constructors of the parent

class. The 'super' keyword helps in resolving ambiguities and in reusing code from the parent class.

Uses of super

1. To call the parent class constructor

2. To call the parent class method

3. To access the parent class variable

Calling Parent Constructor

Using 'super()' allows you to call the constructor of the parent class. This must be the first statement in the

child class constructor. Example:

class Parent {

Parent() { System.out.println("Parent constructor"); }

class Child extends Parent {

Child() {

super();

System.out.println("Child constructor");

Calling Parent Method

If a child class overrides a method of the parent class, you can use 'super.methodName()' to invoke the

original method of the parent class.

Example:

class Parent {

void show() { System.out.println("Parent show()"); }

}
super Keyword in OOP (Java)

class Child extends Parent {

void show() {

super.show();

System.out.println("Child show()");

Accessing Parent Variables

When a variable in a child class has the same name as in its parent class, 'super.variableName' is used to

access the parent class's variable.

Example:

class Parent {

int a = 10;

class Child extends Parent {

int a = 20;

void display() {

System.out.println("Child a: " + a);

System.out.println("Parent a: " + super.a);

Rules and Limitations

- 'super()' must be the first line in a constructor

- Cannot be used in a static context

- Cannot access private members of the parent class directly

When to Use super

- To resolve variable or method name conflicts

- To reuse parent class code


super Keyword in OOP (Java)

- To access parent class logic from overridden methods

Conclusion

The 'super' keyword is essential for managing inheritance in Java. It allows developers to write cleaner and

more maintainable code by reusing parent class functionality. Understanding when and how to use 'super' is

crucial for mastering OOP concepts in Java.

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