Contrived Example of the Importance of Polymorphism

[tcepsa]

(Posted to the local Java Users Group mailing list. Reposted here for your edification, or at least hopefully enjoyment ^_^)

There are lots of reasons why polymorphism (one object being treated as a different kind of object) is a valuable thing to have in a programming language.

Comments

[wetdryvac]

*adds complimentary sprig of... whatever it is one garnishes cocoa with*

[gipsieee]

A sprig of chocolate?

[wetdryvac]

Sounds good to me.