Java extends Keyword

The extends keyword extends a class (indicates that a class is inherited from another class).

In Java, it is possible to inherit attributes and methods from one class to another. We group the "inheritance concept" into two categories:

• subclass (child) - the class that inherits from another class
• superclass (parent) - the class being inherited from

To inherit from a class, use the extends keyword.

Read more about inheritance in our Java Inheritance Tutorial .

❮ Java Keywords