Building a Dynamic Data Input System with Overloading in Java
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https://doi.org/10.63876/jdsi.v2i1.42Keywords:
Java, data consistency, Efficiency, Management Information SystemAbstract
Modern software development requires a dynamic and flexible data processing system, especially in terms of accepting various types and amounts of data input. This article discusses the application of the overloading concept in the Java programming language to build an adaptive data input system. Overloading is a Java feature that allows a method to have the same name but with different parameters, so that the system can manage data input from various types and formats efficiently. The prototype system developed is designed to accept input in the form of integers, decimal numbers, strings, or a combination of several data types. By using the overloading technique, the system can simplify input management without having to create a new method for each type of data. The implemented case study shows that the use of overloading can reduce code complexity, speed up development time, and improve program readability. In testing, the system successfully manages input with varying parameters without error, as long as the input is in accordance with the definition of the method created. However, several challenges arise, such as the need for additional validation mechanisms to handle invalid input and avoid potential conflicts in method selection. This article also describes techniques to optimize data processing by utilizing efficient method calling logic and maintaining compatibility between data types.
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