Can we override instance members in Java?

Question

Can we override instance/static members in Java?
What could happen if we did?

possible dup of http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12589274/slight-confusion-regarding-overriding-where-variables-are-concerned — SSH, Jun 06 '15 at 20:56
install any editor say eclipse - https://eclipse.org/downloads/packages/eclipse-ide-java-developers/lunasr2 and try it yourself!! Both of your doubts will be instantly clarified — spiderman, Jun 06 '15 at 20:58

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 07 '15 at 00:01

Yes you can.

public class HelloWorld{

     public static void main(String []args){
        Child.hello();
     }

     static class Parent{
         public static int i = 0;

         public static void hello(){
             System.out.println("hello");
         }
     }

        static class Child extends Parent{
         public static int i = 1;

         public static void hello(){
             System.out.println("world");
         }
     }
}

Prudvinath · Answer 2 · 2015-06-06T21:35:13.193

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No we can't override instance/static fields in java. Also static methods can't be overridden.

edited Jun 06 '15 at 21:35

answered Jun 06 '15 at 21:13

Prudvinath

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