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@abstract

Synonyms​

@virtual

Overview​

The @abstract tag identifies members that must be implemented (or overridden) by objects that inherit the member.

Example​

Parent class with abstract method, and child class that implements the method

/**
 * Generic dairy product.
 * @constructor
 */
function DairyProduct() {}

/**
 * Check whether the dairy product is solid at room temperature.
 * @abstract
 * @return {boolean}
 */
DairyProduct.prototype.isSolid = function () {
  throw new Error('must be implemented by subclass!')
}

/**
 * Cool, refreshing milk.
 * @constructor
 * @augments DairyProduct
 */
function Milk() {}

/**
 * Check whether milk is solid at room temperature.
 * @return {boolean} Always returns false.
 */
Milk.prototype.isSolid = function () {
  return false
}