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Difference Between Method Overloading and Method Overriding in Java
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Java is an object-oriented programming language that supports polymorphism, allowing developers to write more flexible and reusable code. Two key features of polymorphism in Java are Method Overloading and Method Overriding.
While both allow methods to behave differently in different situations, they are quite different in their purpose, rules, and execution.
In this article, we will explore the differences between Method Overloading and Method Overriding in Java, understand their use cases, and review real-world code examples to clarify the concepts.
📘 What is Method Overloading?
Method Overloading occurs when a class has multiple methods with the same name but different parameters (arguments). It’s a way to achieve compile-time polymorphism or static polymorphism.
✅ Key Rules of Method Overloading:
- Methods must have the same name.
- Methods must differ in number, type, or order of parameters.
- Can have same or different return types.
- Can have same or different access modifiers.
- Can be static or non-static.
