5.6 - Method Overloading
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Practice Questions
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What is method overloading?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can add numbers in different ways.
Provide an example of method overloading.
💡 Hint: Consider how a calculator might work.
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What is method overloading?
💡 Hint: Consider how constructors work in Java.
True or False: Method overloading improves code readability.
💡 Hint: Think about whether multiple names for similar tasks would help or confuse.
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Create a Java class named Shape with overloaded methods to calculate the area for a square, rectangle, and circle. Write code to demonstrate its usage.
💡 Hint: Think about how each shape can be calculated using different inputs.
Discuss how method overloading could be misused in a project. Provide an example and a solution to avoid potential issues.
💡 Hint: Consider how similar method names with small changes could confuse a user of your class.
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