Can we override constructor in java or in any language!!

Answer 1

@Baptiste

Isn't overriding in Java similar to the virtual functions in C++?

If yes, how are virtual constructors valid? I thought you couldn't make any...

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/733360/why-do-we-not-have-a-virtual-constructor-in-c

Answer 2

As you can write it without parameter, I thought no, but it must be a misconception on my side

Answer 3

@~swim~
Thats why I used the term similar, not same. And yes, thanks for pointing out the differences! I really got to know a lot more about this today.

Answer 4

In C++ and python you can. I think C# also
I do not know for Java though but I think you can

Answer 5

Hum, I did not think of overriding this way but yes you are right
I thought of it as overriding the default one there is when you do not make it yourself

Answer 6

@Baptiste
Isn't that 'overloading' ?

Answer 7

can't override in java

Answer 8

why? explanation??

Answer 9

Constructor looks like a method but name should be as class name and no return value.