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Constructor Polymorphism Assignment

The document explains key concepts of constructors and polymorphism in Java, including the definition of constructors, constructor overloading, and constructor chaining. It also describes polymorphism as the ability of methods or objects to behave differently in various situations, highlighting compile-time and runtime polymorphism. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of these concepts in Java object-oriented programming.

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Constructor Polymorphism Assignment

The document explains key concepts of constructors and polymorphism in Java, including the definition of constructors, constructor overloading, and constructor chaining. It also describes polymorphism as the ability of methods or objects to behave differently in various situations, highlighting compile-time and runtime polymorphism. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of these concepts in Java object-oriented programming.

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CONSTRUCTORS AND POLYMORPHISM

IN JAVA - ASSIGNMENT
1. What is Constructor?
A constructor is a special method in Java that is
automatically called when an object is created. It has
the same name as the class and is mainly used to
initialize variables.
class Student {
Student() {
[Link]("Constructor called");
}
}

Student s = new Student();

2. What is Constructor Overloading?


Constructor overloading means creating multiple
constructors in the same class with different
parameters. It allows objects to be initialized in
different ways.
class Student {
Student() {
[Link]("Default constructor");
}

Student(String name) {
[Link]("Name: " + name);
}
Student(String name, int age) {
[Link](name + " " + age);
}
}

3. What is Constructor Chaining?


Constructor chaining is calling one constructor from
another constructor of the same class using 'this()'. It
helps reuse code and avoids repetition.
class Student {
Student() {
this("Shalin");
[Link]("Default constructor");
}

Student(String name) {
[Link]("Name: " + name);
}
}

4. What is Polymorphism?
Polymorphism means 'many forms'. It allows one
method or object to behave differently in different
situations. It is mainly of two types: Compile-time
polymorphism (method overloading) and Runtime
polymorphism (method overriding).
Example of Method Overriding (Runtime
Polymorphism):
class Animal {
void sound() {
[Link]("Animal sound");
}
}

class Dog extends Animal {


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

public class Main {


public static void main(String[] args) {
Animal a = new Dog();
[Link]();
}
}

Conclusion
Constructors help initialize objects, overloading
provides flexibility, chaining avoids repetition, and
polymorphism improves reusability and flexibility of
programs. These concepts are very important in Java
OOP.

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