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What is method overriding?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Method overriding occurs when a child class modifies a parent class method.
Deep explanation
It supports runtime polymorphism where child implementation replaces parent behavior.
Real-world example
Different UI components overriding render methods.
Common mistakes
- Changing method signature while overriding.
Follow-up questions
- What is runtime polymorphism?
- Can private methods be overridden?