Avoiding Private Methods With Overlapping Names In Parent Classes
Avoid using private methods in parent classes with names that child classes can use, as it leads to confusion and unexpected behavior. Use protected or abstract methods instead to maintain clear naming and avoid overlapping names.
When parent and child methods collide TL;DR: Avoid using private methods in parent classes with names that child classes can use. Problems The least surprise principle violation Unexpected behavior and defects Hidden dependencies Limited extensibility Code ambiguity Open/Closed principle violation Misleading design Solutions Avoid hierarchies Rename private methods Maintain clear naming Avoid overlapping names Avoid protected methods Subclassify for essential relations, not to reuse code Context When you use the same method name in parent and child classes, you...