When overriding a method should my custom code come before or after the super(base) call to the parent class?
When overriding a method should my custom code come before or after the super(base)
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When overriding a method should my custom code come before or after the super(base) call to the parent class?
There are 3 choices you have here:
It is important to also check your API’s documentation. Some classes have subclass contracts that are not enforcable by code, but that can break behavior if you don’t follow their rules. There are some cases where subclasses are required to call the super implementation.