super() in Java

Question

Is super() used to call the parent constructor? Please explain super().

Answer 1

I would like to share with codes whatever I understood.

The super keyword in java is a reference variable that is used to refer parent class objects. It is majorly used in the following contexts:-

1. Use of super with variables:

class Vehicle 
{ 
    int maxSpeed = 120; 
} 

/* sub class Car extending vehicle */
class Car extends Vehicle 
{ 
    int maxSpeed = 180; 

    void display() 
    { 
        /* print maxSpeed of base class (vehicle) */
        System.out.println("Maximum Speed: " + super.maxSpeed); 
    } 
} 

/* Driver program to test */
class Test 
{ 
    public static void main(String[] args) 
    { 
        Car small = new Car(); 
        small.display(); 
    } 
} 

Output:-

Maximum Speed: 120

2. Use of super with methods:

/* Base class Person */
class Person 
{ 
    void message() 
    { 
        System.out.println("This is person class"); 
    } 
} 

/* Subclass Student */
class Student extends Person 
{ 
    void message() 
    { 
        System.out.println("This is student class"); 
    } 

    // Note that display() is only in Student class 
    void display() 
    { 
        // will invoke or call current class message() method 
        message(); 

        // will invoke or call parent class message() method 
        super.message(); 
    } 
} 

/* Driver program to test */
class Test 
{ 
    public static void main(String args[]) 
    { 
        Student s = new Student(); 

        // calling display() of Student 
        s.display(); 
    } 
}

Output:-

This is student class
This is person class

3. Use of super with constructors:

class Person 
{ 
    Person() 
    { 
        System.out.println("Person class Constructor"); 
    } 
} 

/* subclass Student extending the Person class */
class Student extends Person 
{ 
    Student() 
    { 
        // invoke or call parent class constructor 
        super(); 

        System.out.println("Student class Constructor"); 
    } 
} 

/* Driver program to test*/
class Test 
{ 
    public static void main(String[] args) 
    { 
        Student s = new Student(); 
    } 
} 

Output:-

Person class Constructor
Student class Constructor