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Thread: Is it possible to inherit only specific methods of a class?

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    Default Is it possible to inherit only specific methods of a class?

    Hi there.
    I want to create my own File class to work easier with files.
    Is it possible to inherit for example only file.exists from java file class not every methods?


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    Default Re: Is it possible to inherit only specific methods of a class?

    Why would you want to do that? That doesn't make sense to me.

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    Default Re: Is it possible to inherit only specific methods of a class?

    Quote Originally Posted by PhHein View Post
    Why would you want to do that? That doesn't make sense to me.
    Because of code encapsulation.
    I want that when my user typed "myFile." onley sees ,y classes and inherited methods I want, Not all the methods of java.file class.
    what to do?

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    Default Re: Is it possible to inherit only specific methods of a class?

    You can't reduce the visibility of inherited methods in subclasses. It doesn't make sense to castrate classes. Your only chance is to reimplement only those methods you need.

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    Default Re: Is it possible to inherit only specific methods of a class?

    Please read the Announcement at the top of the sub-Forums to learn how to post your code in code/formatting tags and how to ask questions that get attention and receive helpful answers.
    Because of code encapsulation.
    Nonsensical response.

    Inherited methods can be overridden, either rewritten to perform a different function entirely or to simply "zero them out." I'm not suggesting you do this, but you could experiment with "cascading inheritance," to see if you can achieve the desired result.

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