Practice Method Overriding (Run-time) - 4.7.2 | Chapter 4: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java | JAVA Foundation Course
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Method Overriding (Run-time)

4.7.2 - Method Overriding (Run-time)

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Question 1 Easy

What is method overriding?

💡 Hint: Think about classes and inheritance.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of class that might use method overriding.

💡 Hint: Consider animal sounds.

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Question 1

What does method overriding accomplish in Java?

A. It prevents a subclass from inheriting methods.
B. It allows a subclass to provide a specific implementation of a method.
C. It enhances the performance of inheritance.
D. It restricts access to superclass methods.

💡 Hint: Consider how subclasses redefine inherited methods.

Question 2

True or False: Method overriding can happen with static methods.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about class versus instance behavior.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a class hierarchy where 'Plant' is the parent, and 'Flower' and 'Tree' are subclasses. Override a method named 'grow()' to show how each grows differently.

💡 Hint: Use plant-related behaviors in the overridden methods.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how the implementation of method overriding can impact system design, providing examples of good design practices.

💡 Hint: Reflect on design patterns and principles.

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