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What happens when trying to assign an Object to a Student without casting?
What happens when trying to assign an Object to a Student without casting?
Which statement is true regarding explicit casting in Java?
Which statement is true regarding explicit casting in Java?
How can you safely check if an object can be cast to a specific class before attempting to cast it?
How can you safely check if an object can be cast to a specific class before attempting to cast it?
What is the correct syntax to create an instance of an ArrayList in Java?
What is the correct syntax to create an instance of an ArrayList in Java?
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When removing an item from an ArrayList by index, what is the consequence of passing an index that is out of bounds?
When removing an item from an ArrayList by index, what is the consequence of passing an index that is out of bounds?
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What is the primary benefit of using polymorphism in Object-Oriented Programming?
What is the primary benefit of using polymorphism in Object-Oriented Programming?
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Which type of polymorphism is determined at compile time?
Which type of polymorphism is determined at compile time?
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How is dynamic polymorphism primarily achieved?
How is dynamic polymorphism primarily achieved?
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What is an abstract class?
What is an abstract class?
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In polymorphism, which factor differentiates static binding from dynamic binding?
In polymorphism, which factor differentiates static binding from dynamic binding?
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What keyword is used to define an abstract class in Java?
What keyword is used to define an abstract class in Java?
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Which statement correctly describes an interface in Java?
Which statement correctly describes an interface in Java?
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What needs to happen for a subclass to use an interface?
What needs to happen for a subclass to use an interface?
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What is the purpose of the 'instanceof' operator?
What is the purpose of the 'instanceof' operator?
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What differentiates method overloading from method overriding?
What differentiates method overloading from method overriding?
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Which of the following is true regarding the ArrayList class?
Which of the following is true regarding the ArrayList class?
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Why can’t you create an instance of an abstract class?
Why can’t you create an instance of an abstract class?
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Which feature allows subclasses to implement methods that were defined in an abstract class?
Which feature allows subclasses to implement methods that were defined in an abstract class?
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What is the key difference between an abstract class and an interface?
What is the key difference between an abstract class and an interface?
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Study Notes
Polymorphism
- Polymorphism means many forms / shapes
- Object-oriented concept
- One of the 3 pillars of OOP (Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
- Efficient and less redundancy
Types of Polymorphism
- Static polymorphism (compile-time polymorphism)
- Achieved by using method overloading
- Several methods in a class with the same name but different parameters
- Java knows which method to call at compile time by checking method signatures
Static Polymorphism Example
- Using the
Calculator
class-
add(int x, int y)
-
add(int x, int y, int z)
-
add(double x, double y)
-
add(double x, double y, double z)
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Dynamic Polymorphism
- Achieved by overriding, implementing abstract classes, or implementing interfaces
- Dynamic binding (Runtime polymorphism)
- Method to call is determined at runtime
Dynamic Polymorphism Example - Overriding
- Using the
Vehicle
class-
move()
-
- Using the
MotorBike
class that extendsVehicle
-
move()
overrides themove()
method inVehicle
-
Dynamic Polymorphism Example - Abstract Classes
- Declare general characteristics of subclasses
- Abstractly declared
- Cannot create an object using the
new
operator - Used as superclasses for other classes
- Declared using the
abstract
keyword - Superclass must be concrete
Dynamic Polymorphism Example - Abstract Classes (continued)
- A template for subclass design
- Provides abstract functions
- Function overridden in subclasses
- An object must implement all abstract methods in an abstract class
Dynamic Polymorphism Example - Implementing Abstract Class
-
Shape
abstract class- Abstract method
computeArea()
- Abstract method
-
Rectangle
class extendsShape
- Overridden
computeArea()
method
- Overridden
-
Circle
class extendsShape
- Overridden
computeArea()
method
- Overridden
Dynamic Polymorphism Example - Interface Classes
- Consist of constants and abstract methods
- Cannot create an object using the
new
operator - Create subclasses with multiple superclasses (multiple inheritance solution)
- Not inherited, but implemented
- Declared using the
interface
keyword - Implemented in subclasses using the
implements
keyword
Dynamic Polymorphism Example - Interface Classes (continued)
- Each interface is compiled into bytecode
- All methods declared in the interface must be overridden by the implementing class
Dynamic Polymorphism Example - Implementing Interface Class
-
Animal
interface- Abstract methods:
eat()
,travel()
- Abstract methods:
-
Mammal
class implementsAnimal
- Overridden
eat()
andtravel()
methods
- Overridden
Interface vs Abstract Class
Casting Objects
- Converting one object to another type in an inheritance hierarchy
- Two types:
- Implicit casting
- Explicit casting
- Error if a class object is cast to a class object that is not its superclass
- Ensure that the object is an instance of another object before casting using the
instanceof
operator
ArrayList
- Constructing an
ArrayList
:ArrayList cityList = new ArrayList();
- Adding a string to the
ArrayList
:cityList.add("Aachen");
- Removing a specific string:
cityList.remove("Dresden");
- Removing a string by index:
cityList.remove(1);
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Explore the concept of polymorphism in object-oriented programming, focusing on its two types: static and dynamic polymorphism. This quiz will test your understanding of method overloading, overriding, and real-world examples using classes like Calculator and Vehicle.