key term - Inheritance

Definition

Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class inherits the properties and behaviors of another class. It allows for code reuse and promotes the creation of hierarchical relationships between classes.

Related terms

Encapsulation:

Encapsulation is the practice of hiding internal details and providing access to only necessary information through methods. It helps maintain data integrity and protects sensitive information.

Superclass:

A superclass is the parent class in an inheritance hierarchy. It serves as a blueprint for creating subclasses that inherit its properties and behaviors.

Subclass:

A subclass is a child class that inherits properties and behaviors from its superclass. It can add additional features or override existing ones inherited from the superclass.