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Is it possible to declare 2 different classes in one variable?
there are 3 classes in two of which are the same methods (sqlite3 and mysql databases), and in the third check.
Is it possible to declare them in 1 variable by type:
Mysql or Sqlite sql;
And in the check for the selected type of base, declare the same variable:
if(mysql) sql = new Mysql(); else sql = new Sqlite()
It possible?
Re: Is it possible to declare 2 different classes in one variable?
Are you talking about when one class extends another?
For example if ClassB extends ClassA
then a variable declared to hold a reference to a ClassA object can contain a reference to a ClassB object.
If you don't understand my answer, don't ignore it, ask a question.
Mikyc (May 5th, 2021)
Re: Is it possible to declare 2 different classes in one variable?
I mean that I have a settings file from where I get the data, and if the user puts, for example, mysql there, then it will work with the Mysql class, and if sqlite, then Sqliite. the question is how to declare a common variable to a class
Example:
Mysql sql;
Sqlite sql; #How can i declare these classes in 1 variable (sql)?
if(mysql) sql = new Mysql(); else sql = new Sqlite() #And here they are given importance depending on the configuration
sql.UpdateData(name); #Then the data is sent to the class with the processing of the database (specified in the configuration)
Re: Is it possible to declare 2 different classes in one variable?
Each variable is declared as one data type. For classes, since all classes extend the Object class, then a variable declared as an Object can be assigned a reference to any class. Primitive variables can not do that.
If you don't understand my answer, don't ignore it, ask a question.
Mikyc (May 5th, 2021)
Re: Is it possible to declare 2 different classes in one variable?
ok i have declared a variable of type Object but
Object sql;
if (mysql) sql = new Mysql(); else sql = new Sqlite();
sql.Update(name);
ERROR: Cannot resolve method 'Update' in 'Object'
how i can fix it? (Sorry)
or did I do something wrong?
Re: Is it possible to declare 2 different classes in one variable?
The compiler does not see any Update method in the Object object.
You can use casting to tell the compiler what class is contained in the Object object.
((SomeClass)theObject).theMethod(); // call theMethod method in the SomeClass object referenced by theObject.
Do the two classes you are working with implement an interface? Then use the interface as the data type.
If you don't understand my answer, don't ignore it, ask a question.
Mikyc (May 5th, 2021)
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