What is polymorphism


Answered by Scott on 2005-05-12 10:14:28: Polymorphism literally means "Many Forms". Each subclass can act a different way given the same command. Even though each of the classes have the exact same method name, each will handle the method call in their own unique way. An example of this would be: 
 
A photographer, police officer, and basketball player are all in the middle of a large room. Someone opens the door and yells "Shoot!".
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Scott

  • May 12th, 2005
 

Polymorphism literally means "Many Forms". Each subclass can act a different way given the same command. Even though each of the classes have the exact same method name, each will handle the method call in their own unique way. An example of this would be: 
 
A photographer, police officer, and basketball player are all in the middle of a large room. Someone opens the door and yells "Shoot!".

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sangeeta

  • Oct 3rd, 2005
 

E.g.; Overloading

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