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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Method Signatures

Dinesh kumar
Dinesh kumar
2,777 Points
Posted by Dinesh kumar
Dinesh kumar
2,777 Points

how to add new method?

how to add new method without no arguments?

GoKart.java 
public class GoKart {
  public static final int MAX_BARS = 8;
  private String mColor;
  private int mBarsCount;

  public GoKart(String color) {
    mColor = color;
    mBarsCount = 0;
  }

  public String getColor() {
    return mColor;
  }

  public void drive(int laps) {
    // Other driving code omitted for clarity purposes
    mBarsCount -= laps;
  }

  public void drive(float lap){
    mBarsCount++;
}

  public void charge() {
    while (!isFullyCharged()) {
      mBarsCount++;
    }
  }

  public boolean isBatteryEmpty() {
    return mBarsCount == 0;
  }

  public boolean isFullyCharged() {
    return mBarsCount == MAX_BARS;
  }

}
Lukas Baumgartner
Lukas Baumgartner
14,817 Points
Lukas Baumgartner
Lukas Baumgartner
14,817 Points

Hey!

Try adding:

public void drive(){
 drive(1);
}

You use the predefined method in this method and specify how many laps the GoKart should drive!