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Java Java Objects Harnessing the Power of Objects Overload Methods

Daniels Ilori
Daniels Ilori
538 Points
Posted by Daniels Ilori
Daniels Ilori
538 Points

On the topic method overloading!

"Create a new method named drive that accepts no arguments. It should call the newer drive method passing in a 1 for the default."

The above instruction is what I am currently stuck with, this is either because I don't understand the question properly or I don't just know how to solve the task beforehand. I need a coding angel out there to put me back on track please. Thanks!

GoKart.java 
class GoKart {
  public static final int MAX_BARS = 8;
  private String color;
  private int barCount;
  private int lapsDriven;

  public GoKart(String color) {
    this.color = color;
  }

  public String getColor() {
    return color;
  }
  public void charge() {
    barCount = MAX_BARS;
  }

  public boolean isBatteryEmpty() {
    return barCount == 0;
  }

  public boolean isFullyCharged() {
    return MAX_BARS == barCount;
  }
  public void drive() {
    return int lapsDriven = 1;
  }
  public void drive(int lapsDriven) {
    lapsDriven += lapsDriven;
    barCount-= barCount;
  }

}

3 Answers

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

Hi Daniels,

You've got this!

In your new drive method - just call the other drive method, passing 1 into it. You've got the method skeleton correct; it takes no parameters and returns nothing but inside just call the other drive method and put 1 inside the parentheses.

Let me know how you get on.

Steve.

Daniels Ilori
Daniels Ilori
538 Points
Daniels Ilori
Daniels Ilori
538 Points

Hi, Steve! Thanks for your prompt guide. I was just about deleting the question since I was able to complete the task already. It's actually freeing to know there are few ones out there who have got your back on this journey. :) Thanks again!!

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

Don't delete posts - they do help others. And, yes, there are plenty of us who have your back. If you get no response, you can @ mention me in here, just like in Twitter. I will do my best to answer as quickly as possible. I do have a job & family, so it isn't always within a few minutes, though! :smile:

Daniels Ilori
Daniels Ilori
538 Points
Daniels Ilori
Daniels Ilori
538 Points

Oh yeah! I would of course... I am in Germany. I think its a difference of +1. Right now, it's 18:25 here.

Daniels Ilori
Daniels Ilori
538 Points
Daniels Ilori
Daniels Ilori
538 Points

Alright...I promise not to delete anything. And thanks for the offer, I'll call you first once I get stuck again. :)

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

Java's a good topic for me, so please do! :smile:

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

i don't know where you are, so do consider the potential time difference. I'm in the UK so it is 23:26 here now. I should be going to bed but I'm watching TV and having a cheeky beer.