Superclass constructor

Definition

A superclass constructor is a special method that is used to initialize the instance variables of the superclass. It is called when an object of the subclass is created, ensuring that the superclass's state is properly initialized.

Related terms

Inheritance:

The process by which one class (subclass) inherits properties and behaviors from another class (superclass).

Instance variable: A variable defined in a class that represents the state of an object. It holds data specific to each instance of the class.

Object creation: The process of creating an instance (object) of a class using the "new" keyword.