I'm currently learning about class inheritance in my Java course and I don't understand when to use the super() call? Edit: I found this example of code where super.variable is used: class A { ...

Sep 22, 2010 · super() is a special use of the super keyword where you call a parameterless parent constructor. In general, the super keyword can be used to call overridden methods, …

Feb 25, 2009 · So this answer will not work if every doThat called getContext (), for example, and getContext was implemented differently in each class. in your answer it would use A's …

Apr 13, 2010 · When do you call super() in Java? I see it in some constructors of the derived class, but isn't the constructors for each of the parent class called automatically? Why would …

Oct 26, 2010 · What is the difference between the keywords this and super? Both are used to access constructors of class right? Can any of you explain?

Aug 14, 2024 · If we use super() to access Throwable class' printStackTrace() method as that is what is used by DefaultExceptionHandler, then that could be done with this also as because of …

Jan 4, 2011 · The keyword super doesn't "stick". Every method call is handled individually, so even if you got to SuperClass.method1() by calling super, that doesn't influence any other …

May 9, 2012 · 165 There is an implicit call to super() with no arguments for all classes that have a parent - which is every user defined class in Java - so calling it explicitly is usually not …

It is possible to use super to call the method from mother class, but this would mean you probably have a design problem. Maybe B.alphaMethod1() shouldn't override A's method and be called …

Sep 15, 2015 · If the super class does not include a no-arg constructor or it is not accessible, then it won't compile. In that case it is necessary to put super (...) and specify the constructor. So it …