What happens when a returntype, even void, is specified as a constructor in Java?

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Destinee Meadows

Computers & Technology

25 January, 07:21

What happens when a returntype, even void, is specified as a constructor in Java?

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Micaela Dudley · Answer 1

If a returntype is added to a constructor method in Java, it ceases to be a constructor and behaves like an ordinary class method with the same name as class name.

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If a returntype is added to a constructor method in Java, it ceases to be a constructor and behaves like an ordinary class method with the same name as class name.

Constructors are special methods which are used for initializing the object. Constructors do not have a return type. If we add a return type to the constructor method, it does not play any role during object initialization and can be involved like any other object method.