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2014 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

9. Objects: Inheritance and Polymorphism

Authors: James T. Streib, Takako Soma

Publisher: Springer London

Published in: Guide to Java

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Abstract

This chapter returns to objects and explores the concepts of inheritance. Contours are used to explain how a subclass is extended and inherits data members and methods from a superclass. Further, protected variables and methods along with abstract classes are discussed. Another object-oriented programming concept, polymorphism, which is a useful tool for developing software, is introduced. A complete program implementing inheritance and polymorphism is included.

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Title

Objects: Inheritance and Polymorphism

Book

Guide to Java

Print ISBN: 978-1-4471-6316-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4471-6317-6

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6317-6

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6317-6_9

Authors:

James T. Streib
Takako Soma

Publisher

Springer London

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