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Understanding this and super Keywords in Java 7 and 8: A Comprehensive Guide for Interviews

Sanjay Singh
5 min readOct 18, 2024

Java developers often come across the this and super keywords in object-oriented programming. Understanding how and when to use these keywords is crucial, especially for interview preparation. This article will explore these concepts, how they work in Java 7 and 8, and provide insights into the best practices.

Understanding this and super Keywords in Java 7 and 8: A Comprehensive Guide for Interviews

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Overview

this and super are two fundamental keywords in Java that help with object-oriented principles like inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism. This article will cover:

  • What are this and super?
  • How to use them with examples.
  • Why they are used.
  • Best practices for…

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Sanjay Singh
Sanjay Singh

Written by Sanjay Singh

Java, Spring Boot & Microservices developer Sharing knowledge, tutorials & coding tips on my Medium page. Follow me for insights & see story list section

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