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super

The super keyword references the parent type (or its members) from within a subtype. It is used to call inherited implementations, including overridden ones.

Syntax & Example​

class Animal {
    pub fn speak() {
        print("generic sound");
    }
}

class Dog extends Animal {
    pub fn speak() {
        super.speak();
        print("woof");
    }
}

Use Cases​

  • Calling a parent implementation from an overriding method.
  • Accessing inherited members that have been shadowed.
  • Forwarding to the base constructor during construction.