Call method not defined in interface from implemented interface in Java

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myInterface myinterface = new B();

The reference type of myinterface is myInterface. That means you can only access the methods defined in the interface. You can cast it to type B in order to make the method call.

NOTE: From here on out I’ll be using the proper naming conventions.

Example

MyInterface myInterface = new B();

String str = ((B)myInterface).printOtherStuff();

Just a note on this

If you need to do this, then you need to have a look at your class design. The idea of using an interface in this way is to abstract away from the details of the object’s concrete implementation. If you’re having to perform an explicit cast like this, then you might want to look into either changing your interface to accommodate the necessary methods, or change your class so that the method is moved into a global location (like a util file or something).

Extra Reading

You should read about reference types here, and you should have a look at casting here. My answer is a combination of the understanding of both of these things.

As an added note, take a look at the Java Naming Conventions. This is a vital piece of information for any Java developer to make understandable code.

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