Method Overriding

A child class writing its own version of an inherited method.

What is Method Overriding in JavaScript?

Method Overriding — A child class writing its own version of an inherited method.

class Alert {
    text() {
        return "Alert";
    }
}

class EmailAlert extends Alert {
    text() {
        return "Email";
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026