What is Compile time binding and Runtime Binding?

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Compile time binding occurs during compilation while runtime binding occurs during execution.

Compile time binding is also known as early binding, where the method to be called is determined at compile time based on the type of the object.
Runtime binding is also known as late binding, where the method to be called is determined at runtime based on the actual type of the object.
Compile time binding is faster as it is done during compilation, while runtime binding is slower as it is done during execution.
Compile time binding is more efficient in terms of performance, while runtime binding provides more flexibility and dynamic behavior.
Example: In compile time binding, method overloading is resolved based on the number and type of arguments passed. In runtime binding, method overriding is resolved based on the actual type of the object at runtime.

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