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Inheritance Types

The document outlines five types of inheritance in C++: Single, Multiple, Multilevel, Hierarchical, and Hybrid (Virtual) Inheritance. Each type is defined with syntax examples and accompanying diagrams to illustrate the relationships between classes. The Hybrid Inheritance section highlights the use of the virtual keyword to prevent ambiguity in class hierarchies.

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Inheritance Types

The document outlines five types of inheritance in C++: Single, Multiple, Multilevel, Hierarchical, and Hybrid (Virtual) Inheritance. Each type is defined with syntax examples and accompanying diagrams to illustrate the relationships between classes. The Hybrid Inheritance section highlights the use of the virtual keyword to prevent ambiguity in class hierarchies.

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1.

Single Inheritance

A derived class inherits from one base class.

Syntax (C++):
class A {
public:
void show();
};

class B : public A {
};

Diagram:
A
|
B

2. Multiple Inheritance

A derived class inherits from more than one base class.

Syntax (C++):
class A { };
class B { };

class C : public A, public B {


};

Diagram:
A B
\ /
C

3. Multilevel Inheritance

A class is derived from another derived class.

Syntax (C++):
class A { };
class B : public A { };
class C : public B { };

Diagram:
A
|
B
|
C

4. Hierarchical Inheritance
Multiple derived classes inherit from one base class.

Syntax (C++):
class A { };
class B : public A { };
class C : public A { };

Diagram:
A
/ \
B C

5. Hybrid (Virtual) Inheritance

Combination of multiple inheritance types. Virtual keyword avoids ambiguity.

Syntax (C++):
class A { };
class B : virtual public A { };
class C : virtual public A { };
class D : public B, public C { };

Diagram:
A
/ \
B C
\ /
D

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