Superclass's no-argument constructor

Definition

A superclass's no-argument constructor is a special type of constructor within an object-oriented programming language like Java. It is used to create instances (objects) of a class without passing any arguments during instantiation.

Related terms

Constructor:

A special type of method used for initializing objects in Java. Constructors have the same name as their class and can have parameters.

Inheritance:

A mechanism in object-oriented programming where one class inherits properties (fields) and behaviors (methods) from another class.

Access Modifier: Keywords in Java that determine how accessible certain members (fields, methods, constructors) of a class are to other parts of the program. Examples include public, private, and protected.