Override

Definition

Overriding refers to providing a different implementation for a method inherited from a superclass or interface in its subclass or implementing class respectively. It allows the subclass to customize the behavior of inherited methods.

Related terms

super: The super keyword is used to refer to the superclass or parent class. It can be used to call overridden methods or access superclass members from within a subclass.

final: When applied to a method, the final keyword prevents it from being overridden in any subclasses. It ensures that the method's implementation remains unchanged.

abstract: Abstract methods are declared without an implementation in an abstract class or interface. Subclasses must provide their own implementation for these methods.