Overloaded Methods

Definition

Overloaded methods are multiple methods in a class with the same name but different parameters. They allow you to perform similar operations on different types of data.

Related terms

Method Signature: The method signature consists of the method name and its parameter list. It helps distinguish between overloaded methods.

Parameter Types: These are the specific data types used as input in an overloaded method. They determine which version of the method will be called.

Compile-time Polymorphism: Overloaded methods are an example of compile-time polymorphism, where the appropriate method is determined during compilation based on the arguments passed.