Class hierarchy

Definition

A class hierarchy is a way of organizing classes into a hierarchical structure, where each class is categorized based on its relationship to other classes. In this structure, subclasses inherit the attributes and behaviors of their parent classes.

Related terms

Superclass:

The superclass is the class at the top of the hierarchy that other classes inherit from.

Subclass:

A subclass is a class that inherits attributes and behaviors from its superclass.

Inheritance:

Inheritance allows subclasses to acquire the properties (attributes and methods) of their parent class.