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Abstract Final Methods

Abstract methods are declared without implementation and must be implemented by subclasses, promoting polymorphism and requiring an abstract class. In contrast, final methods have a complete implementation and cannot be overridden by subclasses, ensuring consistent behavior. Key differences include their implementation, overriding requirements, and the types of classes they can exist in.

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Abstract Final Methods

Abstract methods are declared without implementation and must be implemented by subclasses, promoting polymorphism and requiring an abstract class. In contrast, final methods have a complete implementation and cannot be overridden by subclasses, ensuring consistent behavior. Key differences include their implementation, overriding requirements, and the types of classes they can exist in.

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Abstract and final methods represent contrasting concepts in object-

oriented programming, particularly in languages like Java.

Abstract Methods:
• An abstract method is a method declared without an implementation (a
method body).
• It serves as a placeholder for a method that subclasses are required to
implement.
• A class containing abstract methods must be declared as an abstract class.
• Abstract methods promote polymorphism and define a common interface
that subclasses must adhere to.
• They are used when a superclass cannot provide a meaningful default
implementation for a method, but all subclasses are expected to have that
method.

Example of an Abstract Method (Java


abstract class Shape {

abstract void draw(); // Abstract method - no implementation here

class Circle extends Shape {

void draw() {

System.out.println("Drawing a circle");

Final Methods:
• A final method is a method that cannot be overridden by any subclass.
• It is declared using the final keyword.
• Final methods are used to prevent subclasses from altering or extending the
behavior of a method.
• They ensure that a specific implementation of a method remains consistent
across the class hierarchy.
Example of a Final Method (Java):
class Car {

final void startEngine() {

System.out.println("Engine started");

class SportsCar extends Car {

// Cannot override startEngine() here, it's final

// void startEngine() { ... } // This would cause a compile-time error

Key Differences:
• Implementation:
Abstract methods have no implementation and must be implemented by
subclasses, while final methods have a complete implementation and
cannot be overridden.
• Overriding:
Abstract methods require overriding, while final methods prohibit overriding.
• Class Type:
Abstract methods can only exist within abstract classes, whereas final
methods can exist in any class (abstract or concrete).

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