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How would you explain a potential pitfall when overriding methods in an interview?
Track: Java
Topic: OOP
Focus: Method Overriding
Java: Method Overriding
Answer
Changing the method signature can cause errors.
When overriding, if you change the method signature (e.g., adding parameters), it results in method overloading instead of overriding. This can lead to unexpected behavior since the original method is not being overridden. Always ensure the method signature remains the same.
When overriding, if you change the method signature (e.g., adding parameters), it results in method overloading instead of overriding. This can lead to unexpected behavior since the original method is not being overridden. Always ensure the method signature remains the same.
Topics: Java Method Overriding OOP