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Java: Force subclasses to override methods of the Superclass

How can I write a method and force the subclasses to override this method. In Eclipse it should show in the Quick-Fix Dialog: "Add unimplemented methods".

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Dj Boris Avatar asked Sep 11 '11 20:09

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How can I write a method and force the subclasses to override this method.

Declare the method as abstract:

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Eclipse will give you the "Add unimplemented methods"-option for all (unimplemented) abstract methods and interface methods.

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aioobe Avatar answered Oct 04 '22 23:10

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