Practice Method Overloading - 5.6 | Chapter 5: Methods and Parameter Passing in Java | JAVA Foundation Course
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Method Overloading

5.6 - Method Overloading

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Question 1 Easy

What is method overloading?

💡 Hint: Think about how you can add numbers in different ways.

Question 2 Easy

Provide an example of method overloading.

💡 Hint: Consider how a calculator might work.

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Question 1

What is method overloading?

Using the same method with different names
Using the same method name with different parameters
Using different methods with the same parameters

💡 Hint: Consider how constructors work in Java.

Question 2

True or False: Method overloading improves code readability.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about whether multiple names for similar tasks would help or confuse.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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