Sep 22, 2010 · super() is a special use of the super keyword where you call a parameterless parent constructor. In general, the super keyword can be used to call overridden methods, …

Feb 23, 2009 · Super simply guarantees we call the correct next class's method in the method resolution order, whereas the other way hard-codes the next method to be called, which …

In fact, multiple inheritance is the only case where super() is of any use. I would not recommend using it with classes using linear inheritance, where it's just useless overhead.

Nov 4, 2010 · I'm currently learning about class inheritance in my Java course and I don't understand when to use the super() call? Edit: I found this example of code where …

Nov 3, 2015 · The one without super hard-codes its parent's method - thus is has restricted the behavior of its method, and subclasses cannot inject functionality in the call chain. The one …

When creating a simple object hierarchy in Python, I'd like to be able to invoke methods of the parent class from a derived class. In Perl and Java, there is a keyword for this (super). In Perl, I

As for chaining super::super, as I mentionned in the question, I have still to find an interesting use to that. For now, I only see it as a hack, but it was worth mentioning, if only for the differences …

Jan 23, 2012 · So I was following Python's Super Considered Harmful, and went to test out his examples. However, Example 1-3, which is supposed to show the correct way of calling super …

Nov 5, 2016 · super() will call the constructor of its parent class. This is required when you need to access some variables from the parent class. In React, when you call super with props, React …

Sep 9, 2013 · Anyway, his question wasn't when to use super vs extends, but what they actually mean. This implies he's looking for the mechanical difference between the two to gain …