Constructor overloading in Java - best practice

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There are a few topics similar to this, but I couldn't find one with a sufficient answer.

I would like to know what is the best practice for constructor overloading in Java. I already have my own thoughts on the subject, but I'd like to hear more advice.

I'm referring to both constructor overloading in a simple class and constructor overloading while inheriting an already overloaded class (meaning the base class has overloaded constructors).

Thanks :)

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