What's the fuckin point when a language makes you call the constructor of a parent class in the child class before you can use the inherited items?

Why do I need to call `super()` every time in my constructors? Why can't this be automatic?

It can be, but only when assuming the parent doesn't need any parameters to be constructed. Languages like java and c# and sometimes js does that.

Otherwise the computer will do it's job and complain about the id10t not filling in the values.

@melezorus34 I prefer the c++ way of doing things

The point is, u could wish redefine conductor entirely
Up to u of u need parent constructor or not

Don't redefine constructor in child, if u don't wish to face this problem

@darkwind I see a typo, I go choo choo

Because of the concept of encapsulation.
The super class might not be in a valid state until you call it's constructor

It IS automatic when you write no new constructor.

C## has nice syntax for it though. It can be quite elegant in some languages.

public void MyConstructor (val) : base (val)

@Inxentas C##, oh my god. I'm just gonna use fire.