Category Archive for "Polymorphism"

Is List a subclass of List? Why are Java generics not implicitly polymorphic?

Java generics provide a way to parameterize types on classes, methods, and interfaces. They allow us to create classes and methods that can work with different types without sacrif...

Understanding Virtual Destructors in C++: When and Why to Use Them

As a programmer with a solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) theory, you may have come across the concept of virtual destructors in C++. Virtual destructors are...