Exploring the Power of Hybrid Inheritance: Unleashing the Best of Multiple Inheritance and Interface

In object-oriented programming languages like Java, JavaScript, Python, etc., the concept of inheritance is very important. This concept makes object-oriented programming more straightforward and faster.

There are multiple types of inheritance in programming, such as single-level, multi-level, hierarchical, multiple, and hybrid inheritance. You get to see these types of inheritance in Java and most other languages.

However, in Java, using multiple inheritance directly is not possible. But having it is a big plus due to its numerous benefits in object-oriented programming. So, a new inheritance is created with the help of single and interface inheritance in Java. This inheritance is called hybrid inheritance in Java.

In this blog, you will specifically learn about hybrid inheritance. It is one of the most valuable types of inheritance in Java and other languages. But first, you will know about some terminology related to it.

Terminology Related to Inheritance in Programming

A few terms related to inheritance in programming are essential to understand the concept quickly. Here’s an overview of these terms and their use:

• Superclass

It is the class of the program from which other classes inherit the properties and behaviors. It is also known as the parent class in inheritance.

• Subclass

It is the class of the program to which the properties and behaviors are inherited from the parent or superclass. It is also known as child class in inheritance.

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