Super Keyword in Java - Accessing Parent Class

Using 'super' keyword

The super keyword refers to the superclass (parent) objects.

Uses:

Call superclass methods that are overridden.

Access superclass fields if shadowed.

Invoke superclass constructor.

class Animal { // Superclass (parent)
  public void animalSound() {
    System.out.println("The animal makes a sound");
  }
}
class Dog extends Animal { // Subclass (child)
  public void animalSound() {
    super.animalSound(); // Call the superclass method
    System.out.println("The dog says: bow wow");
  }
}