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thinakaran thinakaran
Greenhorn
Joined: Mar 28, 2003
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why java having object class?
What is the use of that
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Michael Morris
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Joined: Jan 30, 2002
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Because we don't want any orphan classes  Every class in Java has Object as an ancestor. Certain methods vital to the VM and other classes are defined there. Such as wait() and notify() which are used to control access to other objects by multiple threads. Also the equals() and hashCode() methods which are important to collections backed by hashmaps. And of course, every debuggers favorite, the toString() method. There are others too, like clone(), finalize() and getClass() (which allows us to use the Reflection API to reveal fields and methods of a class). So, as you see, the granddaddy Object class plays an important role in every Java programmers life, whether he realizes it or not.
Michael Morris
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Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction. - Ernst F. Schumacher
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Junilu Lacar
Bartender
Joined: Feb 26, 2001
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Here's one article that discusses the implications of having a single-rooted hierarchy of classes like Java does as opposed to C++, which doesn't.
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Junilu - [How to Ask Questions] [How to Answer Questions] [MiH]
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