Declaring abstract method in TypeScript

Declaring Abstract Methods in TypeScript: A Complete Guide 🚀

Are you struggling to correctly define abstract methods in TypeScript? 😓 Don't worry, you're not alone! In this blog post, we will explore common issues and provide easy solutions to help you declare abstract methods like a pro. So let's dive in and enhance your TypeScript knowledge! 🎉

Understanding Abstract Methods

Abstract methods are methods that must be implemented by any class that inherits from the abstract class. They provide a blueprint for child classes, ensuring they define specific functionalities required by the parent class. In TypeScript, abstract methods are declared using the abstract keyword. 🔄

Declaring Abstract Methods

To declare an abstract method, follow these three simple steps:

1. Start by creating an abstract class using the abstract keyword. This class will serve as the blueprint for child classes. For example:

   abstract class Animal { constructor(public name: string) {} abstract makeSound(input: string): string; move(meters: number) { alert(this.name + " moved " + meters + "m."); } }

2. Inside the abstract class, declare the desired abstract method(s) using the abstract keyword without providing an implementation.

   abstract makeSound(input: string): string;

   It's important to note that the abstract method(s) cannot have a body. They only declare the method's signature.

3. Once the abstract class is set up, create a child class that extends the abstract class and provides an implementation for the abstract method(s).

   class Snake extends Animal { constructor(name: string) { super(name); } makeSound(input: string): string { return "sssss" + input; } move() { alert("Slithering..."); super.move(5); } }

By following these steps, you can correctly declare abstract methods in TypeScript. 🎉

Defining Protected Methods

Now let's address your concern about defining protected methods correctly. When it comes to protecting methods in TypeScript, the protected keyword does play a crucial role.

To define a protected method, follow these steps:

1. Inside the abstract or concrete class, declare the desired protected method(s) using the protected keyword.

   protected myProtectedMethod() { // code goes here }

2. The protected keyword ensures that the method is only accessible within the class and its subclasses. It provides a level of visibility that restricts access from outside the class hierarchy.

   class Animal { protected move(meters: number) { // code goes here } }

With these steps, you can correctly define and access protected methods in TypeScript. 😄

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