Big Java Late Objects
Big Java Late Objects
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781119330455
Author: Horstmann
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 13SC
Program Plan Intro

“super” keyword:

  • The keyword “this” is a reference variable that used to refer to the parent class objects.
  • The “super” keyword is used in the following contexts:
    • Use of keyword “super” with variables:
      • This situation comes when the base class and derived class has the same data members.
      • In this situation, ambiguity occurs for the Java Virtual Machine.
      • For avoiding ambiguity, the keyword “super” is used as reference to the variables of super class.
    • Use of keyword “super” with methods:
      • The keyword “super” is used to call methods of base class.
      • When the base class and derived class has same methods, the keyword “super” is used to refer to the methods of base class. Through this ambiguity is resolved.
    • Use of keyword “super” with constructors:
      • The keyword “super” can be used to access the constructors of base class.

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