extending classes with an array list not working correctly

Question

I have a class that extends my base class.

class A extends Base {}
class Base{}

//In another class I am trying to override an array list

class C {  ArrayList<Base> it = new ArrayList<Base>()}

class D extends C {ArrayList<A> it = new ArrayList<A>()}

But I am getting an error?

Sholdn't i be able to in class D insantiate it as A is it extends the base? Any other ways to do this?? thanks a ton!!

It should work. Only thing the variable name `it` hiding the parent class variable. — vels4j, Jul 09 '13 at 11:28

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 09 '13 at 11:28

You are missing two semicolons:

class C {  ArrayList<Base> it = new ArrayList<Base>(); }
                                                     ^
                                                    !!!

class D extends C {ArrayList<A> it = new ArrayList<A>(); }
                                                       ^
                                                      !!!

And, you need to import java.util.ArrayList;

With that, your code compiles fine.

extending classes with an array list not working correctly

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