Is it possible in Java to override 'toString' for an Objects array?

Question

Is it possible in Java to override a toString for an Objects array?

For example, let\'s say I created a simple class, User (it doesn\'t really matter wh

Answer 1

The only way you can do this is to re-compile Object.toString() and add instanceof clauses.

I had requested a change in Project Coin to handle arrays in a more object orientated way. I felt that it's too much for beginners to learn all the functionality you need in Array, Arrays and 7 other helper classes which are commonly used.

I think in the end it was concluded that to make arrays properly object orientated is a non-trivial task which will be pushed back to Java 9 or beyond.