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Inheritance Basics in C++ Explained

The document discusses the basics of inheritance in object-oriented programming, defining key terms such as base class and derived class. It highlights the importance of reusability in creating new classes from existing ones, which saves time and effort. Various forms of inheritance, including single, multi-level, hierarchical, and multiple inheritance, are also introduced along with syntax for implementing inheritance in C++.

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Inheritance Basics in C++ Explained

The document discusses the basics of inheritance in object-oriented programming, defining key terms such as base class and derived class. It highlights the importance of reusability in creating new classes from existing ones, which saves time and effort. Various forms of inheritance, including single, multi-level, hierarchical, and multiple inheritance, are also introduced along with syntax for implementing inheritance in C++.

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LECTURE 23

Inheritance Basics
Types of Inheritance
(Simple , Multi-Level , Multiple and Hierarchal
)
Definition
• This mechanism of deriving a new class from
existing/old class is called “inheritance”.

• The old class is known as “base” class,


“super” class or “parent” class”

• The new class is known as “sub” class


“derived” class, or “child”
class.

• Example:
MAMMALS

DOGS C A TS HUMANS

L IO N S TIG E R S LEO PARDS


Inheritance:
Introduction
 Reusability--building new components by utilizing
existing components- is yet another important aspect of
OO paradigm.
 It is always good/ “productive” if we are able to reuse
something that is already exists rather than creating the
same all over again.
 This is achieve by creating new classes, reusing the
properties of existing classes.
It saves money , time etc.
To use a class that is already created and tested
properly saves the effort of testing and developing same
again.
Define a Class Hierarchy

• Syntax:
class DerivedClassName : access-level BaseClassName

where
– access-level specifies the type of derivation
• private by default, or
• public
• Any class can serve as a base class
– Thus a derived class can also be a base class
Implementing Inheritance in C++ by Deriving Classes
From the Base Class
• Syntax:
class <base_class>
{
…
};
class <derived_class> : <access-specifier>
<base_class>
{
...
};
What to inherit?

• In principle, every member of a base class is


inherited by a derived class
– just with different access permission

• However, there are exceptions for


– constructor and destructor
– operator=() member
– friends
Since all these functions are class-specific
 Access specifiers of derivation
The public access specifier
The protected access specifier
The private access specifier
Sequence of invoking
constructors and destructors
Constructors are called in the order
of Base – to – Derived
Destructors are called in the order
of Derived – to – Base
FORMS OF INHERITANCE
• Single Inheritance
• Multi-level Inheritance
• Hierarchical Inheritance
• Multiple Inheritance
Object-Oriented
10
Programming Using C++,
Third Edition
EXAMPLE OF SINGLE

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