Why super.super.method() is Not Allowed in Java

Yatin B.Yatin B.
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Date: 2025-02-27

Java prohibits calling grandparent methods directly using super.super.method(). This restriction enforces encapsulation and prevents ambiguity in method resolution during inheritance. While seemingly limiting, a workaround involves creating a method in the parent class that explicitly calls the grandparent's method. This approach maintains clean code and avoids violating abstraction principles. Java's single-level super access ensures predictable method execution.

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