In fact, multiple inheritance is the only case where super() is of any use. I would not recommend using it with classes using linear inheritance, where it's just useless overhead.

Feb 23, 2009 · Super simply guarantees we call the correct next class's method in the method resolution order, whereas the other way hard-codes the next method to be called, which …

As for chaining super::super, as I mentionned in the question, I have still to find an interesting use to that. For now, I only see it as a hack, but it was worth mentioning, if only for the differences …

I'm currently learning about class inheritance in my Java course and I don't understand when to use the super() call? Edit: I found this example of code where super.variable is used: class A { ...

After the base class's __init__ ran, the derived object has the attributes set there (e.g. some_var) as it's the very same object as the self in the derived class' __init__. You can and should just …

In any case, in Java, I am wondering if it is possible to pass the super class object in as a parameter to a subclass and what the most efficient way of making that object's data available …

If we're using a class method, we don't have an instance to call super with. Fortunately for us, super works even with a type as the second argument. --- The type can be passed directly to …

However, super () is quite a bit more complicated under-the-hood and can sometimes be counter-intuitive in multiple inheritance situations. On the plus side, super () can be used to handle …

The super keyword is not specific to Android. It's a concept belonging to OOP, and represents the parent class of the class in which you use it. In Android, it's mostly usefull when you create …

Jan 4, 2011 · The keyword super doesn't "stick". Every method call is handled individually, so even if you got to SuperClass.method1() by calling super, that doesn't influence any other …