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Inheritance The Cornerstone of Object Oriented Programming - PPTX 20241218 223717 0000

Inheritance is a key concept in object-oriented programming that allows the creation of new classes based on existing ones, promoting code reusability and reducing complexity. It includes single and multiple inheritance, method overriding, and access modifiers, which enhance functionality and maintainability. Best practices emphasize the benefits of code reuse, extensibility, and polymorphism in organizing and managing code effectively.

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Inheritance The Cornerstone of Object Oriented Programming - PPTX 20241218 223717 0000

Inheritance is a key concept in object-oriented programming that allows the creation of new classes based on existing ones, promoting code reusability and reducing complexity. It includes single and multiple inheritance, method overriding, and access modifiers, which enhance functionality and maintainability. Best practices emphasize the benefits of code reuse, extensibility, and polymorphism in organizing and managing code effectively.

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PRESENTATION TOPIC -

INHERITANCE: THE
CORNERSTONE OF
OBJECT-ORIENTED
PROGRAMMING
Inheritance: The
Cornerstone of Object-
Oriented Programming
Inheritance is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming
(OOP) that allows you to create new classes based on existing ones. This
powerful mechanism promotes code reusability, reduces complexity, and
enhances the structure of your programs.
Understanding Class Hierarchy
Parent Class Child Class
A parent class, also known as a base or superclass, defines A child class, also called a derived or subclass, inherits
the general characteristics and behavior of a category of properties and methods from its parent class, extending its
objects. functionality.
Single Inheritance:
Extending Functionality

1 Simple Extension 2 Adding New Features


A child class inherits all You can define additional
attributes and methods properties and methods
from its parent class, unique to the child class,
providing a foundation for extending the functionality
building upon existing of the parent class.
functionality.

3 Code Reusability
Single inheritance promotes code reuse by leveraging the
functionality of existing classes, reducing development time and
effort.
Multiple Inheritance: Combining Capabilities
Combined Features Complex Relationships Limited Support
A child class inherits features from Multiple inheritance introduces Not all programming languages
multiple parent classes, combining complex relationships between support multiple inheritance
their capabilities into a single entity. classes, requiring careful design and directly, as it can lead to potential
implementation to avoid conflicts. ambiguity and complexity.
Overriding Methods: Tailoring
Inherited Behavior

Redefining Behavior
A child class can redefine a method inherited from its parent class, providing a specific
implementation for its own context.

Polymorphism
Method overriding enables polymorphism, allowing objects of different classes to be treated
uniformly through a common interface.

Code Optimization
Method overriding optimizes code by allowing child classes to adapt inherited methods to their
specific requirements, enhancing code maintainability.
Access Modifiers: Controlling
Visibility
Public
1
Public members are accessible from anywhere in the program,
enabling wide access.

Private
2
Private members are only accessible within the same class,
ensuring encapsulation and data protection.

Protected
3
Protected members are accessible within the same class and its
subclasses, promoting inheritance and controlled access.
Abstract Classes: Defining Common Structures
Abstract Class
An abstract class defines a common structure and behavior for a set of related
1
classes, acting as a blueprint.

Abstract Methods
2 Abstract methods are declared but not implemented in the abstract class,
requiring subclasses to provide their specific implementations.

Concrete Implementation
3 Concrete subclasses inherit from the abstract class and
provide concrete implementations for the abstract methods.
Benefits and Best Practices of
Inheritance

1 2
Code Reusability Maintainability
Inheritance promotes code reuse by Inheritance enhances code maintainability
leveraging existing classes, reducing by organizing related classes in a
development time and effort. hierarchical structure, simplifying code
modifications.

3 4
Extensibility Polymorphism
Inheritance enables easy extensibility, Inheritance facilitates polymorphism,
allowing you to add new functionalities by allowing different objects to be treated
creating subclasses without modifying uniformly, enhancing code flexibility and
existing code. elegance.
Single Inheritance:
Extending Functionality
Single inheritance allows a child class to inherit properties and methods
from a single parent class, creating a specialized version of the parent.

Code Reuse Hierarchical Structure


Child classes inherit existing code Single inheritance organizes
from their parent class, reducing classes in a hierarchical manner,
development effort and promoting clarity and
promoting consistency. maintainability.
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