Overloading Constructors
Like methods, constructors can also be overloaded. Doing so allows you to construct objects in a variety of ways. For example, consider the following program:
MyClass( ) is overloaded four ways, each constructing an object differently. The proper constructor is called based upon the parameters specified when new is executed. By overloading a class’ constructor, you give the user of your class flexibility in the way objects are constructed.
One of the most common reasons that constructors are overloaded is to allow one ...
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