In Java, the @Override
annotation is used to indicate that a method is intended to override a method in a superclass. This annotation is optional, but it is generally considered good practice to use it because it helps to catch mistakes and ensure that the code is correct.
Here is an example of how the @Override
annotation can be used:
import java.util.List; public class MyClass extends SuperClass { @Override public void doSomething(List<String> list) { // code goes here } }
In this example, the doSomething
method in the MyClass
class is intended to override the doSomething
method in the SuperClass
. By annotating the doSomething
method with @Override
, the compiler will generate an error if the method does not actually override a method in the superclass.
The @Override
annotation is also useful when working with interfaces, as it can help to ensure that the correct methods are implemented.