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Accessing Parent Class in Java

The document explains the use of the 'super' keyword in Java for accessing parent class variables, calling parent class methods, and invoking parent class constructors. It provides code examples demonstrating how subclasses can reference parent class attributes and methods. Additionally, it includes a complete example with a hierarchy of vehicle classes, showcasing constructor chaining.

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Accessing Parent Class in Java

The document explains the use of the 'super' keyword in Java for accessing parent class variables, calling parent class methods, and invoking parent class constructors. It provides code examples demonstrating how subclasses can reference parent class attributes and methods. Additionally, it includes a complete example with a hierarchy of vehicle classes, showcasing constructor chaining.

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1.

To Access Parent Class Variables


• If a subclass has a variable with the same
name as in its parent class, then super can be
used to refer to the parent class variable
To Access Parent Class Variables
class Animal {
String name = "Animal";
}

class Dog extends Animal {


String name = "Dog";

void display() {
[Link]("Child class name: " + name);
[Link]("Parent class name: " + [Link]);
}
}

public class Main {


public static void main(String[] args) {
Dog d = new Dog();
[Link]();
}
}
2. To Call Parent Class Methods
• If the child class overrides a method of the
parent class, the super keyword can be used
to call the parent class version of that method
2. To Call Parent Class Methods
class Animal {
void sound() {
[Link]("Animal makes a sound");
}
}

class Dog extends Animal {


void sound() {
[Link]("Dog barks");
}

void show() {
[Link](); // Call parent class method
sound(); // Call child class method
}
}

public class Main {


public static void main(String[] args) {
Dog d = new Dog();
[Link]();
}
}
3. To Call Parent Class Constructor
• The super() keyword is used to call the
constructor of the parent [Link] is
especially useful when the parent class has a
parameterized constructor
3. To Call Parent Class Constructor
class Animal {
Animal(String type) {
[Link]("Animal type: " + type);
}
}

class Dog extends Animal {


Dog(String name) {
super("Mammal"); // Call parent constructor
[Link]("Dog name: " + name);
}
}

public class Main {


public static void main(String[] args) {
Dog d = new Dog("Buddy");
}
}
Complete Example
class Vehicle {
String brand;
int year;

Vehicle(String brand, int year) {


[Link] = brand;
[Link] = year;
[Link]("Vehicle Constructor: " + brand + " (" + year + ")");
}
}

class Car extends Vehicle {


int doors;

Car(String brand, int year, int doors) {


super(brand, year); // Call Vehicle constructor
[Link] = doors;
[Link]("Car Constructor: " + doors + " doors");
}
}
Cont..
class ElectricCar extends Car {

int batteryCapacity;

ElectricCar(String brand, int year, int doors, int batteryCapacity) {


super(brand, year, doors); // Call Car constructor
[Link] = batteryCapacity;
[Link]("ElectricCar Constructor: " + batteryCapacity + " kWh battery");
}
}

public class Main {


public static void main(String[] args) {
ElectricCar tesla = new ElectricCar("Tesla", 2024, 4, 100);
}
}

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