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Understanding Inheritance in Java

Inheritance in Java allows a subclass to acquire properties and behaviors from a superclass, with types including single, multilevel, and hierarchical inheritance. The document provides syntax examples, explains the use of the 'super' keyword, method overriding, and the implications of the 'final' keyword. Advantages of inheritance include code reusability, improved maintainability, and reduced redundancy.

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Understanding Inheritance in Java

Inheritance in Java allows a subclass to acquire properties and behaviors from a superclass, with types including single, multilevel, and hierarchical inheritance. The document provides syntax examples, explains the use of the 'super' keyword, method overriding, and the implications of the 'final' keyword. Advantages of inheritance include code reusability, improved maintainability, and reduced redundancy.

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Inheritance in Java

1. Definition of Inheritance
- Inheritance is a mechanism in Java where a new class (subclass) acquires properties and
behaviors of an existing class (superclass).

2. Types of Inheritance in Java:


- Single Inheritance
- Multilevel Inheritance
- Hierarchical Inheritance
- (Java does not support multiple inheritance with classes but supports it via interfaces)

3. Syntax and Example:


```java
class Parent {
int a = 10;
void show() {
[Link]("This is parent class");
}
}

class Child extends Parent {


void display() {
[Link]("This is child class, value of a: " + a);
}
}

public class Main {


public static void main(String args[]) {
Child obj = new Child();
[Link]();
[Link]();
}
}
```
4. Super and Subclass:
- The superclass is the parent class that passes its properties to the child.
- The subclass is the child class that inherits from the parent class.

5. Method Overriding:
- When a subclass provides its own implementation of a method present in the superclass.

6. 'super' Keyword:
- Used to call the parent class constructor or method.

7. 'final' Keyword with Inheritance:


- If a class is declared final, it cannot be inherited.

8. Advantages of Inheritance:
- Code reusability
- Improved maintainability
- Less redundancy

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