Method Overloading vs Method Overriding

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Method overloading is having multiple methods with the same name but different parameters. Method overriding is having a subclass implement a method with the same name and parameters as its superclass.

Method overloading is used to provide different ways to call the same method with different parameters.
Method overriding is used to provide a specific implementation of a method in a subclass that is different from its superclass.
Method overloading is resolved at compile-time based on the number and types of arguments passed.
Method overriding is resolved at runtime based on the actual object type that the method is called on.
Example of method overloading: public void print(int num), public void print(String str)
Example of method overriding: public class Animal { public void makeSound() { System.out.println('Animal sound'); } } public class Dog extends Animal { @Override public void makeSound() { System.out.println('Bark'); } }

Method Overloading vs Method Overriding

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