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Why does a class method take precedence over an interface default method?
Track: Java
Topic: Core Java
Focus: Default Methods and Multiple Inheritance Rules
Java: Default Methods and Multiple Inheritance Rules
Answer
Java prioritizes class methods over interface defaults for consistency.
In Java, if a class method conflicts with an interface's default method, the class method will be called. This is because class methods are more specific to the class's behavior. For example, if 'Product' class overrides 'display()' which is also a default method in 'Sellable', calling 'product.display()' executes the class's version.
In Java, if a class method conflicts with an interface's default method, the class method will be called. This is because class methods are more specific to the class's behavior. For example, if 'Product' class overrides 'display()' which is also a default method in 'Sellable', calling 'product.display()' executes the class's version.
Topics: Core Java Default Methods and Multiple Inheritance Rules Java