finalize()

[Doit]

when extending a class that has a finalize method, you must write a finalize, that executes super.finalize()
Is it must??
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[This message has been edited by Doit (edited September 03, 2000).]

[Anonymous]

The finalize() methods are basically used for special purposes for example to take care of any native methods (where JVM does not have any control) whether they are properly cleaned up.When u extend a class that has finalize method, how can u be sure about the native methods used by super class are closed/cleaned up? Only way is using super.fianalize() in extended class. Hope this helps!!
Jaypii

[Doit]

Is it must to use super.finalize()
or the same can be acheived the otherway?
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[Doit]

Is it must to override finalize() method if you are
subclassing a class that has a finalize() method?
Yes
No
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[Doit]

YES or NO

[Doit]

False.
is wrong too because of the use of should qualifier here. Calling super.finalize() and it is highly recommended to
ensure proper finalization of all the objects in the hierarchy. However, it is not a should-have condition. If you are
sure it will not cause any resource eaks you may chose not to do it!
Thanks Ajit for shooting the point. I got the answer from one of the previous post.