Table of Contents
- 1 Can an object implement multiple interfaces?
- 2 Can we implement two interfaces at a time?
- 3 Can you achieve multiple interface through interface?
- 4 Why you can implement multiple interfaces but can extend only one class?
- 5 Can interface extend multiple interfaces in C#?
- 6 Can multiple classes implement the same interface?
- 7 When should you implement multiple interfaces in one class?
- 8 Why can’t I add functionalities to an interface?
Can an object implement multiple interfaces?
Yes, a class can implement multiple interfaces. Each interface provides contract for some sort of behavior.
Can we implement two interfaces at a time?
If two interfaces contain a method with the same signature but different return types, then it is impossible to implement both the interface simultaneously. It is a compile-time error to declare two methods with override-equivalent signatures in a class.
Can you implement multiple interfaces in C#?
C# allows the implementation of multiple interfaces with the same method name.
What happens if a class implement 2 interfaces having same method?
Interfaces can now contain methods with implementations. So, if the class already has the same method as an Interface, then the default method from the implemented Interface does not take effect. However, if two interfaces implement the same default method, then there is a conflict.
Can you achieve multiple interface through interface?
Yes, we can do it. An interface can extend multiple interfaces in Java.
Why you can implement multiple interfaces but can extend only one class?
Since interfaces cannot have implementations, this same problem does not arise. If two interfaces contain methods that have identical signatures, then there is effectively only one method and there still is no conflict.
Why can we can implement 2 interfaces with the same method name and method signature?
If a type implements two interfaces, and each interface define a method that has identical signature, then in effect there is only one method, and they are not distinguishable. If, say, the two methods have conflicting return types, then it will be a compilation error.
How do you use multiple interfaces?
To implement multiple interfaces in C#, you separate each included interface with a comma. For example, to include both an Ishape and an IshapeDisplay interface in a Square class, you use the following: class Square : IShape, IShapeDisplay { } You then need to implement all the constructs within both interfaces.
Can interface extend multiple interfaces in C#?
C# allows the user to inherit one interface into another interface. When a class implements the inherited interface then it must provide the implementation of all the members that are defined within the interface inheritance chain.
Can multiple classes implement the same interface?
A class can implement multiple interfaces and many classes can implement the same interface. Final method can’t be overridden. Thus, an abstract function can’t be final.
How many interfaces can a class implement?
A class can implement more than one interface. An interface can extends another interface or interfaces (more than one interface) . A class that implements interface must implements all the methods in interface. All the methods are public and abstract.
Does interfaces allow multiple implementation inheritance?
Q) Multiple inheritance is not supported through class in java, but it is possible by an interface, why? As we have explained in the inheritance chapter, multiple inheritance is not supported in the case of class because of ambiguity. However, it is supported in case of an interface because there is no ambiguity.
When should you implement multiple interfaces in one class?
There are times when you need to bring related functionalities together into one class. being able to implement multiple interfaces gives you that flexibility. We’ll go over how to implement multiple interfaces and scenarios where it’s appropriate to do so. You could create one class per interface and that would be fine as well.
Why can’t I add functionalities to an interface?
Your best bet would be to implement each interface with a different class to avoid that issue. Also if you needed to add interface-specific functionalities, that would al a problem because the compiler wouldn’t be able to differentiate which method belongs to which interface.
Is “interface” a good topic for a software engineer interview?
“Interface” has always been one of the discussed subjects in most of my interviews in my junior years as a software engineer. I was asked in an interview about how to implement multiple interfaces in one class and when it would use it.
Why can’t I print the name of an interface’s properties?
For instance, if all three interfaces had a method call PrintInfo that printed the name of their properties, that would be an issue. Your best bet would be to implement each interface with a different class to avoid that issue.