Java Interview Questions for Junior Developers — Part 2

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Welcome back to our series on core Java interview questions for junior developers. In this second installment, we will continue our exploration of fundamental concepts and commonly asked interview questions. I will explain key areas of Java programming that recruiters often assess during the hiring process. If you miss the previous part, you can find it 👇

Java Interview Questions for Junior Developers — Part 1

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We will cover essential keywords, methods, and concepts such as final keyword, equals method, and autoboxing in this article. So, let’s dive in and explore the exciting world of core Java!

What is method overloading in Java? Provide an example.

Method overloading is when multiple methods in a class have the same name but different method signatures.

public void calculateArea(int side) {
    // Calculate area of a square
}

public void calculateArea(int length, int width) {
    // Calculate area of a…