We use super keyword to call the members of the Superclass . As a subclass inherits all the members (fields, methods, nested classes) from its parent and since Constructors are NOT members (They don’t belong to objects. They are responsible for creating objects), they are NOT inherited by subclasses.8 May 2012
Read moreIs it necessary to call super ()?
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 required . However, you may use the call to super() with arguments if the parent’s constructor takes parameters, and you wish to specify them.
Read moreWhat happens if we don’t use constructor for a class?
No-argument constructor If we don’t define a constructor in a class, then the compiler creates a default constructor(with no arguments) for the class .
Read moreWhat is the purpose of super ()?
The super() in Java is a reference variable that is used to refer parent class constructors . super can be used to call parent class’ variables and methods. super() can be used to call parent class’ constructors only.
Read moreCan a constructor be private and how are this () and super () method used with constructor?
Yes, a constructor can be private .
Read moreWhat is the use of this () and super () statement in Java?
super keyword is used to access methods of the parent class while this is used to access methods of the current class . this is a reserved keyword in java i.e, we can’t use it as an identifier. this is used to refer current-class’s instance as well as static members.
Read moreIs super constructor always called?
Super class constructor is always called during construction process and it’s guaranteed that super class construction is finished before subclass constructor is called. This is the case for most if not all the object oriented language.
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