What are the differences between method overloading and method overriding?

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Overloading is when multiple methods have the same name but different parameters. Overriding is when a subclass provides a different implementation of a method inherited from its superclass.

Overloading is resolved at compile-time based on the method signature.
Overriding is resolved at runtime based on the actual object type.
Overloading is used to provide different ways to call a method with different parameters.
Overriding is used to provide a specific implementation of a method in a subclass.
Overloading does not require inheritance.
Overriding requires inheritance.
Overloading can have methods with the same name but different return types.
Overriding must have the same method signature, including return type.

Accepted Answer

Overloading - is compiled time

May or may be a return type.

Static polymorphism

Overriding-is run time.

It can have return type.

Dynamic polymorphism.

What are the differences between method overloading and method overriding?

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