Method overloading v/s method overriding in Java

• Method overloading is a type of compile-time polymorphism whereas method overriding is a type of runtime polymorphism.
• Method overloading increases code readability whereas method overriding provides a specific implementation of the method in a subclass to supersede the one present in the superclass.
• Method overloading is within a class where method overriding is in a subclass.
• In method overloading, the parameter(s) must be different whereas, in method overriding, the parameter(s) should be same.

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Published on 02-Feb-2018 10:43:33

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