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Polymorphism for Java Developers

This presentation explores the concept of polymorphism in object-oriented programming, highlighting its core principles, types, and real-world applications in Java. It distinguishes between compile-time polymorphism (method overloading) and run-time polymorphism (method overriding), emphasizing their roles in enhancing code flexibility, reusability, and simplification. Additionally, it discusses how inheritance supports polymorphism by allowing subclasses to inherit and override methods from superclasses.

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Polymorphism for Java Developers

This presentation explores the concept of polymorphism in object-oriented programming, highlighting its core principles, types, and real-world applications in Java. It distinguishes between compile-time polymorphism (method overloading) and run-time polymorphism (method overriding), emphasizing their roles in enhancing code flexibility, reusability, and simplification. Additionally, it discusses how inheritance supports polymorphism by allowing subclasses to inherit and override methods from superclasses.

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Polymorphism: Elevating

Object-Oriented
Programming
Welcome! This presentation dives deep into polymorphism. Explore its core
concepts and types. Learn about real-world examples in Java. Discover its
relationship with inheritance.

by Santusht
Understanding
Polymorphism's Core
Concept
Polymorphism allows objects to take on many forms. One interface can
represent multiple types. Enhance code flexibility and reusability. Simplify
complex system design.

Flexibility Reusability Simplification


Enhances code Promotes code reuse. Simplifies system
flexibility. design.
Compile-Time Polymorphism: Overloading
Method overloading occurs during compile time. Methods share the same name but have different parameters. The compiler
determines which method to call. Improves code readability with related functions.

Same Name Different Params


Methods share a name. Varying parameters.
Run-Time Polymorphism: Overriding
Method overriding occurs during run time. Subclasses provide specific implementations. Use the same method name and signature.
Allows dynamic method dispatch.

1 Dynamic Dispatch 2 Same Signature


Determined at runtime. Shares method signature.
Polymorphism in Java: Real Examples
Consider a Shape class with subclasses Circle and Square. Each subclass implements a draw() method. Calling draw() on a Shape
object executes the correct method. Adapts to its specific type.

1 2 3

Shape Class Subclasses draw() method


Base class defined. Circle, Square derive. Each has own draw.
Inheritance: Supporting Polymorphism
Inheritance enables polymorphism. Subclasses inherit methods from superclasses. Subclasses can override these methods.
Supporting specialized behaviors. Creates a type hierarchy.

2 Inheritance

1
Base Class

Specialization
3

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