Overloading the main method

Is it possible in java to overload the main method ? or is it mandatory to use String[] args always
If possible then which version will be called by the JVM ?

and also what if a child class overrides the main () ?
Please, I am confused about this two topics which are commonly asked in interviews.

Explanation with example would help me to get a proper understanding.

Thankz in advance.

You can overload the main() method, it's just a simple static method like any other. However, the JVM will always call the public static void main(String[]) version.

You can not override it, because it's a static method. Static methods can never be overridden.

what happened when you tried this scenario? also i would like you to give a hint: static method cant override?

too slow ;)

welcome to javaranch Dazzy Rock !

thnks all for the reply.... being a new member of this community ... seems it's going to help me a lot :-)