What is Inheritance in C++

Inheritance

A Programming technique that is used to reuse an existing class to build a new class is known as inheritance.The new class inherits all the behavior of the original class.the class existing class that is reused to create a new class is known as a superclass, base class or parent class.The new class that inherits the properties and functions of an existing class is known as a subclass, derived class or child class.The inheritance relationship between the classes of a program is called a class hierarchy.

Example:

Suppose we have a class named Vehicle.The subclasses of this class

may share similar properties such as wheel and motor etc.Additionally, a subclass may have its own particular characteristics.For example, a subclass Bus may have seats for people cut another subclass Truck may have space to carry goods.

       A class of animals can be divided into subclasses like mammals, amphibians, insects, reptiles.A class of vehicles cam ve divided into cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles, A class o shapes can be divided into the subclasses lines, ellipses, boxes.

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