>> If you think that point 2) is valid, let me ask you; do you ever use >> inheritance in Java? Do you ever use inheritance where you only want to >> override part of the behavior of the super class but otherwise let the rest >> of the processing continue on as normal? > > Usually I never do this, I use composition, not inheritance. > > I have never found the need to inherit from a non-abstract class yet, so > you can understand why I don't see the need. > Invert the selection logic, put it in the parent, not the child.
Umm, forgot to comment on this: if I invoke another classes methods I'm certainly free to deal with any exception as I see fit? It seems to me that a sitemap doesn't implement the equivalent of composition either... --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
