Java extends Keyword

Java Keywords : The Car class (subclass) inherits the attributes and methods from the Vehicle class (superclass)

Definition and Usage

The extends keyword extends a class (indicates that a class is inherited from another class).

In Java, it is possible to inherit attributes and methods from one class to another. We group the "inheritance concept" into two categories:

  • subclass (child) - the class that inherits from another class
  • superclass (parent) - the class being inherited from
  • To inherit from a class, use the extends keyword.

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    Read more about inheritance in our Java Inheritance Tutorial.