In java, Can we override a method by passing subclass of the parameter used in super class method?

Question

As per the rule, while overriding a method in subclass, parameters cannot be changed and have to be the same as in the super class. What if we pass subclass of parameter wh

Answer 1

No, we can not in this case you can check it by adding @Override above the eat method in Dog class so compilation error will appear like this :

@Override
public void eat(Flesh flesh){
   System.out.println("Dog eats "+ flesh);
}

Make sure that in override the parameters should be as parent class in type and order.