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Types of Inheritance

C++ supports five main types of inheritance to build complex relationship models between classes.

Single

One child from one parent.

Multiple

One child from multiple parents.

Multilevel

Parent → Child → Grandchild.

Hierarchical

One parent → Multiple children.

Hybrid

Combination of two or more types.

THE DIAMOND PROBLEM

Occurs in Multiple/Hybrid inheritance when a child inherits from two parents who share a common grandparent. C++ solves this using virtual inheritance.

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Types Of Inheritance

Types Of Inheritance

Types of Inheritance

Types of Inheritance