Difference between “this” and“super” keywords in Java

Question

What is the difference between the keywords this and super?

Both are used to access constructors of class right? Can any of you explain?

Answer 1

super() & this()

• super() - to call parent class constructor.
• this() - to call same class constructor.

NOTE:

• We can use super() and this() only in constructor not anywhere else, any attempt to do so will lead to compile-time error.

• We have to keep either super() or this() as the first line of the constructor but NOT both simultaneously.

super & this keyword

• super - to call parent class members(variables and methods).
• this - to call same class members(variables and methods).

NOTE: We can use both of them anywhere in a class except static areas(static block or method), any attempt to do so will lead to compile-time error.