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What does WORA stand for in the context of Java?
What does WORA stand for in the context of Java?
Who developed the Java programming language?
Who developed the Java programming language?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)?
Which feature of Java allows developers to create reusable code?
Which feature of Java allows developers to create reusable code?
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What phase comes after the writing phase in the execution of a Java program?
What phase comes after the writing phase in the execution of a Java program?
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What is the maxSpeed value of the base class Vehicle?
What is the maxSpeed value of the base class Vehicle?
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In the class hierarchy, how can the derived class Car access the maxSpeed of the base class Vehicle?
In the class hierarchy, how can the derived class Car access the maxSpeed of the base class Vehicle?
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What will be the output when the display method of the Car class is called?
What will be the output when the display method of the Car class is called?
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When is it necessary to use the super keyword with methods in a subclass?
When is it necessary to use the super keyword with methods in a subclass?
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What does the message method in the Person class output?
What does the message method in the Person class output?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Java
- Java is a class-based, object-oriented programming language.
- It follows the "write once, run anywhere" (WORA) principle, allowing Java code to run on any platform that supports Java without recompilation.
- Developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems in 1995, Java was later acquired by Oracle Corporation.
- Known for simplicity, robustness, and security, making it popular for enterprise applications.
- Java applications are compiled into bytecode for execution on any Java Virtual Machine (JVM).
- The syntax of Java resembles C/C++, facilitating easier learning for those familiar with these languages.
Java Terminology
- Java Virtual Machine (JVM): Executes bytecode generated by the JAVAC compiler during runtime.
- JAVAC Compiler: Converts Java source code into bytecode, part of the Java Development Kit (JDK).
Use of super
Keyword
- Enables access to base class (parent class) members when both parent and child classes share the same data members, minimizing ambiguity.
- Utilized to call methods in the parent class when there are overlapping method names between parent and child classes.
- Supports polymorphism, allows subclasses to override methods and access parent class fields, providing a mechanism for code reuse and behavior customization.
- Promotes abstraction and encapsulation, letting subclasses focus on their specific behaviors while relying on parent classes for implementation details.
Polymorphism
- A key characteristic of Object-Oriented Programming, allowing one interface to have multiple implementations.
- It is divided into two types:
- Compile-time Polymorphism (Static): Achieved through method overloading, allowing multiple methods with the same name but different parameters.
- Runtime Polymorphism (Dynamic): Achieved through method overriding, resolved at runtime, enabling method calls to adapted versions based on the object type.
Advantages of Polymorphism
- Enhances code reusability by treating objects of different classes as objects of a common base class.
- Supports method overloading and overriding, fostering flexible code design.
Encapsulation
- Mechanism of wrapping data (variables) and methods into a single unit (class), restricting outside access to internal data.
- Achieved by declaring instance variables as private and using public getters and setters for access and modification.
- Protects data consistency and enforces validation rules, preventing unintended interference with the internal state.
- Acts as a protective shield that limits external access to sensitive information.
Example Classes
- Demonstrations of class inheritance, method overriding, and how the
super
keyword operates within the context of derived classes. -
Vehicle
andCar
classes demonstrate variable shadowing and access usingsuper
. -
Person
andStudent
classes illustrate method overriding, differentiating behaviors between base and derived classes while employing thesuper
keyword for parent method calls.
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This quiz covers Unit 1 of Core Java, focusing on the introduction to the Java programming language. It emphasizes Java's class-based and object-oriented nature, as well as its principle of 'write once, run anywhere'. Ideal for students beginning their journey in Java programming.