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What does "polymorphism" mean in programming?
polymorphism is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The ability of different objects to respond to the same method call in different ways. Polymorphism lets you write code that works with objects of different types through a common interface.
Example
"Each payment provider implements the charge() method differently, but you call it the same way thanks to polymorphism."
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