878197. Inheritance in Java
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Inheritance in Java
Summary
This problem is about understanding and implementing inheritance in Java. Inheritance is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming (OOP) that allows one class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.
Detailed Explanation
In Java, inheritance is implemented using the extends keyword. When a subclass inherits from a superclass, it automatically inherits all the fields and methods of the superclass. The subclass can also add new fields and methods or override the ones inherited from the superclass.
Here's an example step-by-step breakdown of how to implement inheritance in Java:
- Define a superclass (also known as the parent class) with its own fields and methods:
public class Animal {
public void sound() {
System.out.println("The animal makes a sound.");
}
}