5.3.2 - Example of Constructor Initialization
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What is a constructor in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how constructors are similar to initializing variables.
Can constructors return a value?
💡 Hint: Remember, constructors set the initial state.
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What is the purpose of a constructor in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you create a new instance of a class.
True or False: Constructors can have return types.
💡 Hint: Remember what sets them apart from regular methods.
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Design a class 'Student' with a constructor that initializes name, ID, and GPA. Then create another constructor that initializes only name and ID, setting GPA to a default value.
💡 Hint: Think about how constructors can help provide default values.
Explain how constructor overloading benefits code maintenance and readability. Provide an example with a class for a Rectangle that has overloaded constructors.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the clarity of different ways to create objects.
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