Here is a simplified version of my project requirements:
abstract class Parent {
protected abstract method(): any;
}
class Child extends Parent {
protected method(): any {}
protected other() {
let a: Parent = new Child()
a.method()
}
}
class Other extends Parent {
protected method(): any {}
}
The issue arises when attempting to call a.method(), resulting in the following error message:
Property 'method' is protected and can only be accessed through an instance of class 'Child'.It seems that the problem lies in calling a.method() outside the actual instance a. Even though it is called within a Child instance, the error persists. Shouldn't instances of the same base class be able to access each other's protected methods?
How can I resolve this issue without compromising the advantages offered by using protected? Thank you.