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Method Overloading and Overriding in Java (6752)

The document explains method overloading and overriding in Java, highlighting that overloading allows multiple methods with the same name but different parameters, while overriding enables a subclass to provide its own implementation of a superclass method. It emphasizes the importance of using overloading for similar tasks with varying inputs and overriding for changing superclass method behavior. The conclusion stresses the benefits of these features for code reuse, flexibility, and polymorphism in Java programming.

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Method Overloading and Overriding in Java (6752)

The document explains method overloading and overriding in Java, highlighting that overloading allows multiple methods with the same name but different parameters, while overriding enables a subclass to provide its own implementation of a superclass method. It emphasizes the importance of using overloading for similar tasks with varying inputs and overriding for changing superclass method behavior. The conclusion stresses the benefits of these features for code reuse, flexibility, and polymorphism in Java programming.

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Method Overloading And

Overriding In Java
Presented
By:
R. Pavan Kumar
22H51A6752
CSD
Method Overloading
Method overloading is a feature in
programming languages that allows a class to
have multiple methods with the same name but
different parameters.

In method overloading, methods are


differentiated by their parameter lists.

The parameters can have different types,


different order, or different number of
parameters.

The return type of the method does not play a


role in method overloading.
Method Overloading Example - Adding Integers

Suppose we want to implement a method to add


two integers.

We can define an overloaded method "add" that


accepts two integer parameters: int add(int a, int
b).

Within this method, we can add the two integers


and return the result.
Understanding Method Overloading
Method overloading allows programmers to create methods that perform similar operations but with
different inputs.

It helps in reducing code duplication and promotes code reusability.

Method overloading is based on the concept of polymorphism, where an object can take many forms.

Decision Criteria for Method Overloading


Method overloading should be used when the methods perform similar tasks but with
different inputs.

Overloading should not be used when the methods perform completely different tasks.
Method Overriding

Method overriding occurs when a


subclass provides its own
implementation of a method inherited
from its superclass.

The method signature (name and


parameters) must be the same in both
the superclass and subclass.

Method overriding allows us to


achieve runtime polymorphism.
Output:
Choosing Between Overloading and
Overriding
Use method overloading when you
want to provide different versions of a
method with varying parameters.

Use method overriding when you want


to change the behavior of a
superclass method in a subclass.

Overloading and overriding can be


used together to achieve more flexible
and extensible code.
Conclusion

Method overloading and overriding are powerful


features of Java that allow for code reuse,
flexibility, and polymorphism.

Understanding the differences between


overloading and overriding helps in choosing the
appropriate technique for specific scenarios.

By following best practices and documenting our


code, we can create clean, maintainable, and
efficient Java programs.
THANK YOU

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