Feb 23, 2009 · super() lets you avoid referring to the base class explicitly, which can be nice. But the main advantage comes with multiple inheritance, where all sorts of fun stuff can happen.

Sep 22, 2010 · super() is a special use of the super keyword where you call a parameterless parent constructor. In general, the super keyword can be used to call overridden methods, access hidden …

Nov 3, 2015 · The one without super hard-codes its parent's method - thus is has restricted the behavior of its method, and subclasses cannot inject functionality in the call chain. The one with super has …

In fact, multiple inheritance is the only case where super() is of any use. I would not recommend using it with classes using linear inheritance, where it's just useless overhead.

Nov 4, 2010 · I'm currently learning about class inheritance in my Java course and I don't understand when to use the super() call? Edit: I found this example of code where super.variable is used: class A …

Jul 9, 2018 · Thirdly, when you call super() you do not need to specify what the super is, as that is inherent in the class definition for Child. Below is a fixed version of your code which should perform …

As for chaining super::super, as I mentionned in the question, I have still to find an interesting use to that. For now, I only see it as a hack, but it was worth mentioning, if only for the differences with Java …

Jan 23, 2012 · So I was following Python's Super Considered Harmful, and went to test out his examples. However, Example 1-3, which is supposed to show the correct way of calling super when …

Nov 7, 2014 · Things to Know About Python Super [2 of 3] (this one specifically covers unbound super) Things to Know About Python Super [3 of 3] Also, he argues strongly for removing unbound super …

Oct 30, 2012 · The implicit __class__ used by super does not exist at this point. Thus, referencing the superclass by the hardcoded name, as one had to do prior to super in Python2 will work - and is the …