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Explain constructor chaining in Java.

Junior Java
Quick Answer Constructor chaining calls one constructor from another in the same class using this(), or calls the parent constructor using super(). this() call must be the first line. Useful for avoiding code duplication when multiple constructors share setup logic. Chain to the most specific constructor: the others call it with default values.

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Constructor chaining calls one constructor from another using this().
super() calls parent constructor.
Ensures proper initialization and code reuse.
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