subclass-specific methods

[ˈsʌbklæs spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈmɛθədz]
nounpl: subclass-specific methods
métodos específicos da subclasse
1. In object-oriented programming, methods that are defined or overridden in a subclass to provide specialized behavior distinct from its parent class
The subclass-specific methods override the parent class implementation to handle unique business logic.
Os métodos específicos da subclasse sobrescrevem a implementação da classe pai para lidar com lógica de negócio exclusiva.
2. Methods that exist only in a derived class and are not present in its superclass
These subclass-specific methods cannot be called on instances of the parent class.
Estes métodos específicos da subclasse não podem ser chamados em instâncias da classe pai.
This is technical jargon from computer science and software engineering, used universally across English and Portuguese-speaking programming communities. The term is essential in discussions of object-oriented programming paradigms in both Brazil and Portugal, and is typically not translated when discussing code in professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
derived class methodsspecialized methodschild class methodsoverridden methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
inherited methodsparent class methodssuperclass methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos específicos da subclasse
Standard technical terminology used in Brazilian programming communities
Portugal
métodos específicos da subclasse
Same terminology used in Portuguese computer science education and industry
USA Technical
subclass-specific methods
Standard English term in international software development

Related Words

inheritancepolymorphismmethod overridingclass hierarchyencapsulationabstraction

Related Idioms & Phrases

override a method
implement subclass-specific behavior
extend functionality through subclassing
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