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In computer terms, or more specifically in software design terms, inheritance is a method used with object oriented programming. In object oriented programming, object types (classes) are defined to model portions of a solution. Inheritance provides a simple method to derive one class from another, such that the derived class can make use of the original class' features and behavior, and enrich it with new aspects.
Many, but not all, programming languages also support restricting the original class' features, some even allow changing aspects of the original class.
For example, a simple Chess game could define a class for a figure. The Figure class would have one of two colors (black, white), and it would have a current position on the board, or it would be designated "off the board".
One could now derive a new class from the Figure class, for example, a King, a Queeen, a Knight, etc. Each of the derived classes ill have the Figure class' attributes (color, position, on/off board) thanks to inheritance, but each would have specific characteristics (for example different validation for a planned move, which determine whether an intended move is possible).
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∙ 11y agoIn computer terms, or more specifically in software design terms, inheritance is a method used with object oriented programming. In object oriented programming, object types (classes) are defined to model portions of a solution. Inheritance provides a simple method to derive one class from another, such that the derived class can make use of the original class' features and behavior, and enrich it with new aspects.
Many, but not all, programming languages also support restricting the original class' features, some even allow changing aspects of the original class.
For example, a simple Chess game could define a class for a figure. The Figure class would have one of two colors (black, white), and it would have a current position on the board, or it would be designated "off the board".
One could now derive a new class from the Figure class, for example, a King, a Queeen, a Knight, etc. Each of the derived classes ill have the Figure class' attributes (color, position, on/off board) thanks to inheritance, but each would have specific characteristics (for example different validation for a planned move, which determine whether an intended move is possible).
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∙ 9y agoTo inherit something usually means to be left a material gain due to a death in the family. Inheritance is usually dolled out through a will or, if no will was in place, it is given to the next of kin.
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∙ 14y agoInherited is a characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring.
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∙ 10y agoThe passing on of traits from one generation to the next.
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What is the main antonym for inherit?
its nonherit because your not inheriting i your non-inheriting
What actors and actresses appeared in Inheriting Henry - 2012?
The cast of Inheriting Henry - 2012 includes: Jacqui Heffernan as Henry
What is a noun for inherit?
The abstract noun forms of the verb to inherit are inheritance and the gerund, inheriting.
What are the release dates for Inheriting Trouble The Estate of Tammy Wynette - 2012?
Inheriting Trouble The Estate of Tammy Wynette - 2012 was released on: USA: 8 November 2012
What percentage of patients with Sickle Cell Disease is not of African decent?
Sickle Cell Disease can be found in patients of any nationality or decent. Both parents must carry the recessive gene for this disease, and only then their offspring have a 25% chance of inheriting the disease. Those of African decent have approximately an 8% chance of inheriting the disease, Hispanics have about a 0.07% chance of inheriting the disease, and whites have roughly a 0.001% chance of inheriting the disease.
How can you share friend functions between classes?
By inheriting the classes
What is the probability of the offspring inheriting the tongue rolling gene?
underwear
Where does a king get his power?
The king gets their power from inheriting it from their family
What is the probability of inheriting two p alleles?
i love you to all of the colores
How do you get perfect straight white teeth naturally?
You get them naturally by inheriting them from your parents.
What is a characteristic that can be inherited?
such a characteristic that can be inherited is a child inheriting a parent's looks.
How do you spell air to the the thrown?
Heir is referring to a prince inheriting the throne.
